agoraphobic

1 of 2

adjective

ag·o·ra·pho·bic ˌa-g(ə-)rə-ˈfō-bik How to pronounce agoraphobic (audio)

ə-ˌgȯr-ə-

: relating to, affected with, or inclined to agoraphobia : abnormally fearful of open or public spaces from which escape (as during a panic attack) may be difficult or impossible

an agoraphobic patient

My mother was agoraphobic, which means she was often housebound, terrified of stores, cars and crowds.

Michael Christie

I'm sure it was a really good camp, and I bet all but the most agoraphobic kids would have a great time there.

John Kelly

agoraphobic

2 of 2

noun

plural agoraphobics

: a person who has an abnormal fear of open or public spaces : a person affected with agoraphobia : agoraphobe

Experts say agoraphobics usually associate their panic with the place they first experience it …

Lena Williams

Because of this fear, agoraphobics map out safe zones (their homes, usually) and retreat into private worlds, which can become prisons.

Michael Christie

单词	agoraphobic
释义	agoraphobic 1 of 2 adjective ag·o·ra·pho·bic ˌa-g(ə-)rə-ˈfō-bik ə-ˌgȯr-ə- : relating to, affected with, or inclined to agoraphobia : abnormally fearful of open or public spaces from which escape (as during a panic attack) may be difficult or impossible an agoraphobic patient My mother was agoraphobic, which means she was often housebound, terrified of stores, cars and crowds. Michael Christie I'm sure it was a really good camp, and I bet all but the most agoraphobic kids would have a great time there. John Kelly agoraphobic 2 of 2 noun plural agoraphobics : a person who has an abnormal fear of open or public spaces : a person affected with agoraphobia : agoraphobe Experts say agoraphobics usually associate their panic with the place they first experience it … Lena Williams Because of this fear, agoraphobics map out safe zones (their homes, usually) and retreat into private worlds, which can become prisons. Michael Christie Word History First Known Use Adjective 1878, in the meaning defined above Noun 1887, in the meaning defined above Medical Definition agoraphobic 1 of 2 adjective ag·o·ra·pho·bic -ˈfō-bik : of, relating to, or affected with agoraphobia agoraphobic attacks an agoraphobic patient agoraphobic 2 of 2 noun variants or agoraphobe ˈag(-ə)-rə-ˌfōb also agoraphobiac ˌag(-ə)-rə-ˈfō-bē-ˌak : a person affected with agoraphobia
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agoraphobic

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noun

Word History

Medical Definition

adjective

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