aerophobia

noun

aero·pho·bia | \ ˌer-ō-ˈfō-bē-ə

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Definition of aerophobia

: fear or strong dislike of flying : aviophobia Studies estimate as many as 50 million Americans suffer from some degree of aerophobia.— Andrew Tilghman

Other Words from aerophobia

aerophobe \ ˈer-ō-ˌfōb

\ or aerophobic \ ˌer-ō-ˈfō-bik

\ noun, plural aerophobes or aerophobics

To combat anxiety, many of those nervous about air travel opt for video or audio tapes designed to relax the anxious aerophobe … — Zlati Meyer As a chronic aerophobic, I've taken a number of courses over the years designed to help people overcome their fear, most of them based on the idea that knowledge is power. — Stephanie Merritt

aerophobic adjective

You can tell them flying a commercial jetliner once a year is safer than driving to work every weekday—and mortality statistics prove this. But statistics won't persuade an aerophobic person to get on a plane. — Matthew Lubenko

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“Aerophobia.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/aerophobia. Accessed 9 Mar. 2021.

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aerophobia

noun

aero·pho·bia | \ ˌar-ō-ˈfō-bē-ə, ˌer-

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Medical Definition of aerophobia

1 : abnormal or excessive fear of drafts or of fresh air

2 : fear or strong dislike of flying

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