aviophobic
|a-vi-o-phob-ic|
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/ˌeɪviəˈfoʊbɪk/
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/ˌeɪviəˈfəʊbɪk/
(aviophobia)
fear of flying
Etymology
Etymology Information
'aviophobic' originates from the combination of 'avio-' from Latin 'avis' meaning 'bird' and '-phobic' from Greek 'phobos' meaning 'fear'.
Historical Evolution
'aviophobia' was coined in the 20th century to describe the fear of flying, and 'aviophobic' emerged as an adjective form.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'fear of flying,' and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
having an intense fear of flying.
She is aviophobic and avoids air travel whenever possible.
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Last updated: 2025/05/29 00:32