aviophobia
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/ˌeɪviəˈfoʊbiə/
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/ˌeɪviəˈfəʊbiə/
fear of flying
Etymology
Etymology Information
'aviophobia' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'avis,' meaning 'bird,' and the Greek word 'phobos,' meaning 'fear.'
Historical Evolution
'aviophobia' was formed by combining the Latin 'avi-' with the Greek '-phobia,' and it has been used in modern English to describe the fear of flying.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'fear of birds,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'fear of flying.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
an intense fear of flying or being in an aircraft.
Her aviophobia prevented her from visiting her family overseas.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/05/28 23:48