Where does “matrophobia” come from?

matrophobia (English) comes from English matri-, from Latin māter, from Ancient Greek ἄρχω, from Proto-Indo-European h₂ergʰ- — to begin; to command, rule; to begin, rule,...

matrophobia (English): The fear of becoming like one's mother

Definitions

  1. The fear of becoming like one's mother

Ancestry of “matrophobia”, step by step

StepLanguageWordMeaning
1Englishmatri-mother
2Latinmātermother female parent
3Ancient GreekἄρχωTo begin; To lead, rule, govern, command; To be...
4Proto-Indo-Europeanh₂ergʰ-to begin; to command, rule; to begin, rule,...
Every word from Proto-Indo-European h₂ergʰ- →Every word from Ancient Greek ἄρχω →Every word from Latin māter →