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claustrophobia

Syllabification: (claus·tro·pho·bi·a)
Pronunciation: /ˌklôstrəˈfōbēə/

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Definition of claustrophobia

noun

  • extreme or irrational fear of confined places.

Derivatives

claustrophobe

Pronunciation: /ˈklôstrəˌfōb/

noun

Origin:

late 19th century: modern Latin, from Latin claustrum 'lock, bolt' + -phobia

Spell claustrophobia with claus- at the beginning, followed by -tro-.

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