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Definition of arachnophobia

arachnophobia

/əˌræk.nəˈfoʊ.bi.ə/
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Adjective:arachnophobic
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arachnophobia Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

An extreme or irrational fear of spiders and other arachnids such as scorpions.

Example

"Her severe arachnophobia made it difficult for her to clean out the dusty basement without help."

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• Rhymes for arachnophobia

• Nearby Words

aracari
arachnid
arachnophobe
arachnophobia
arachnophobic
arafura file snake
araguaia

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in Modern Latin from Ancient Greek 'arakhnē' (spider), linked to the mythological weaver Arachne who was transformed into a spider by Athena, combined with '-phobia' from 'phobos' (fear or panic).

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