triskaidekaphobia

/ˌtrɪsˌkaɪdɛkəˈfoʊbiə/
noun
  1. An extreme or irrational fear of the number 13.
    • Her triskaidekaphobia made her refuse to live on the 13th floor of any building.
    • Many hotels skip room number 13 to accommodate guests with triskaidekaphobia.
    • Because of his triskaidekaphobia, he would never schedule an important meeting on the 13th of the month.
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