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Definition of claustrophobe

claustrophobe

/ˈklɔː.strəˌfoʊb/
claus · tro · phobe
Adverb:claustrophobically
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Plural:claustrophobes
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Adjective:claustrophobic
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• noun

1

A person who suffers from claustrophobia, an extreme or irrational fear of confined or enclosed places.

Example

"As a lifelong claustrophobe, he always preferred taking the stairs rather than riding in a crowded elevator."

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• Nearby Words

claudia
claudius
clause
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claustrophobia
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claves

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the early 20th century as a back-formation from 'claustrophobia', combining Latin 'claustrum' (an enclosed place, from 'claudere', to close) with Ancient Greek 'phobos' (fear).

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