juvenoia

English

Etymology

Coined by David Finkelhor in 2010, from a blend of juvenile +‎ paranoia.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈd͡ʒuːvənɔɪə/

Noun

juvenoia (uncountable)

1. (neologism) The fear or hostility directed by an older generation toward a younger one, or toward youth culture in general.