Definition of agoraphobia

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< agora

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ag·o·ra·pho·bi·a    (gr--fb-) KEY  

NOUN:

An abnormal fear of open or public places.

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ETYMOLOGY:
Greek agor, marketplace; see ger- in Indo-European roots + -phobia

OTHER FORMS:
ag·o·ra·phobi·ac   (-k) KEY  (Noun), ago·ra·phobic (Adjective) (Noun)

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