aerophobic
|aero-phobic|
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/ˌɛərəˈfoʊbɪk/
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/ˌeərəˈfəʊbɪk/
fear of flying
Etymology
Etymology Information
'aerophobic' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'aero-' meaning 'air' and '-phobic' meaning 'fear of'.
Historical Evolution
'aerophobic' was formed by combining the Greek roots 'aero-' and '-phobic' in modern English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'fear of air or flying', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
having an irrational fear of flying or air travel.
She is aerophobic and avoids flying whenever possible.
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Last updated: 2025/05/20 10:06