1. a person who has an abnormal fear or dislike of cats

Examples

• As an ailurophobe, she avoided visiting friends who owned cats.
• The ailurophobe crossed the street when he saw a stray cat approaching.
• Her ailurophobic tendencies made it difficult to enjoy the cat cafe.
• The therapist helped the ailurophobe overcome his fear through gradual exposure.
• Being an ailurophobe, he always checked if pets were present before accepting dinner invitations.
• The ailurophobe’s reaction to seeing a cat was immediate panic.