agoraphobic
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/ˌæɡərəˈfoʊbɪk/
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/ˌæɡərəˈfəʊbɪk/
fear of open spaces
Etymology
Etymology Information
'agoraphobic' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'agora,' meaning 'marketplace,' and 'phobos,' meaning 'fear.'
Historical Evolution
'agora' and 'phobos' combined in modern English to form 'agoraphobia,' and the adjective 'agoraphobic' was derived from it.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'fear of open spaces,' but over time it evolved to include crowded spaces as well.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a person who suffers from agoraphobia.
As an agoraphobic, he rarely left his house.
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Last updated: 2025/06/02 18:06