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agoraphobic

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ag·o·ra·pho·bi·a  (gr--fb-)
n.
An abnormal fear of open or public places.
[Greek agor, marketplace; see ger- in Indo-European roots + -phobia.]
ag·o·ra·phobi·ac (-k) n.
ago·ra·phobic adj. & n.
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Adj.1.agoraphobic - suffering from agoraphobia; abnormally afraid of open or public places
afraid - filled with fear or apprehension; "afraid even to turn his head"; "suddenly looked afraid"; "afraid for his life"; "afraid of snakes"; "afraid to ask questions"


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