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agoraphobia

Pronunciation: /ˌag(ə)rəˈfəʊbɪə/

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Definition of agoraphobia

noun

[mass noun]
  • extreme or irrational fear of open or public places.

Derivatives

agoraphobe

noun

agoraphobic

adjective & 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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