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Agoraphobia: meaning, definitions and examples

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agoraphobia

 

[ หŒรฆษกษ™rษ™หˆfoสŠbiษ™ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

mental health

Agoraphobia is an anxiety disorder characterized by an intense fear of being in situations where escape might be difficult or help unavailable in the event of a panic attack. This fear usually leads to avoidance of open spaces, public places, or situations such as being alone outside oneโ€™s home. Individuals with agoraphobia may start to feel anxious or panicked just thinking about leaving the house or being in crowded areas. As the condition worsens, it can significantly impact the personโ€™s daily life, leading to isolation and a reduced quality of life.

Synonyms

fear of open spaces, panic disorder, social anxiety

Examples of usage

  • She refused to leave the house due to her agoraphobia.
  • Therapy can be effective for treating agoraphobia.
  • His agoraphobia prevented him from attending social gatherings.

Translations

Translations of the word "agoraphobia" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น agorafobia

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค…เค—เฅ‹เคฐเคพเคซเฅ‹เคฌเคฟเคฏเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Agoraphobie

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ agorafobia

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฐะณะพั€ะพั„ะพะฑั–ั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ agorafobia

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅบƒๅ ดๆๆ€–็—‡

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท agoraphobie

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ agorafobia

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท agorafobi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ด‘์žฅ ๊ณตํฌ์ฆ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฑู‡ุงุจ ุงู„ุณุงุญุงุช

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ agorafobie

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ agorafรณbia

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅนฟๅœบๆๆƒง็—‡

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ agorafobija

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ torgafรณbรญa

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐะณะพั€ะพั„ะพะฑะธั

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒแƒ’แƒแƒ แƒแƒคแƒแƒ‘แƒ˜แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ agorafobiya

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ agorafobia

Etymology

The term 'agoraphobia' comes from the Greek word 'agora', meaning 'marketplace' or 'public space', and 'phobia', meaning 'fear'. It was first used in the late 19th century as a medical term to describe the fear of public places. The disorder became better understood in the context of anxiety disorders and panic attacks in the 20th century. Initially, it was thought to be a fear of open spaces, but research has shown that it is more accurately related to the fear of being in situations where one feels trapped or unable to escape. Over the years, recognition of agoraphobia has grown, leading to more effective treatment options and a broader awareness of anxiety-related conditions.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #30,846 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.