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Definition of agoraphobia

agoraphobia

/ˌæɡ.ə.rəˈfoʊ.bi.ə/
ag · o · ra · pho · bi · a
Adjective:agoraphobic
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agoraphobia Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

An anxiety disorder characterized by an extreme or irrational fear of open or crowded public places, or of situations from which escape might be difficult or help unavailable if panic develops.

Example

"Through gradual exposure therapy, she successfully overcame the severe agoraphobia that had kept her confined to her apartment for months."

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• Rhymes for agoraphobia

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agonizingly
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agouti
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Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in 1871 by the German psychiatrist Carl Friedrich Otto Westphal from the Ancient Greek 'agora' (meaning 'marketplace' or 'place of assembly') and '-phobia' (meaning 'fear').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Agoraphobia. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/agoraphobia
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