Look! Up in the sky! It’s … no, wait. It’s … OK, maybe it’s
better not to look, if you have uranophobia.
Uranophobia is the fear of the skies (or the heavens).
Sometimes it is spelled this way instead: “ouranophobia.” It comes from the
ancient Greek word “uranos,” which means “heaven.” This word is related to the
name of the planet Uranus.
People with uranophobia are not necessarily scared of the
afterlife or of Heaven. They are more likely afraid of the sky, the heavens, or
even outer space in this life. Uranophobic individuals are unlikely to pursue
aerospace or aeronautical careers, and they may not even desire to visit the
planetarium.
In a more obscure usage, the word “uranophobia” may point to
a fear of homosexuals or homosexuality in general, but this definition is not
altogether accurate. “Homophobia” is the generally acceptable term for this
meaning.
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