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agoraphobia

Syllabification: (ag·o·ra·pho·bi·a)
Pronunciation: /ˌagərəˈfōbēə/
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Definition of agoraphobia

noun

  • extreme or irrational fear of crowded spaces or enclosed public places.

Derivatives

agoraphobic

Pronunciation: /-ˈfōbik/
adjective & noun

agoraphobe

Pronunciation: /ˈagərəˌfōb/
noun

Origin:

late 19th century: from Greek agora 'place of assembly, marketplace' + -phobia

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The beginning of agoraphobia is spelled agora-; it comes from Greek agora 'public open space'.

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