antiegotism

/ˌæntɪˈɡɒtɪzəm/

Definitions

1. noun

A tendency to oppose or be hostile towards collectors or the collection of items, especially antiques.

“The museum’s director was accused of having antiegotism towards collectors who tried to sell their artifacts at exorbitant prices.”

Synonyms

  • antiquarianismophobia
  • collectophobism

Antonyms

  • antiquarianism
  • collectophilia