Definition

A strong and unreasonable fear of air or the movement of air, which can include fear of flying or being in open spaces.

Example

Her aerophobia made it difficult for her to travel by plane.

Conversation

I heard you have a bit of aerophobia when it comes to flying.

Yeah, I really don't like being in the air at all.

That sounds tough, especially if you want to travel.

Exactly, it's a real challenge for me to overcome that fear.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Aerophobia is formed from "aero-" (from Greek "aēr", meaning air) and "phobia" (from Greek "phobos", meaning fear). The word describes a fear of air or flying.

Memory Tip

Imagine someone who has a fear of 'air' ('aero-') — that's why aerophobia means a fear of flying.

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