agoraphobia
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Noun — An anxiety disorder in which a person fears and avoids places or situations where escape might be difficult or help unavailable — crowds, public transport, open spaces, or leaving home at all.
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Etymology
From Greek "agora," the marketplace or public square, plus "-phobia" (fear).
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What is agoraphobia?
An anxiety disorder centred on fear of situations where escape would be hard or help unavailable if panic struck — crowded places, public transport, queues, or being far from home. Avoidance can narrow life severely.
Is agoraphobia just a fear of open spaces?
That is the literal reading of the Greek, but it is misleading. The core fear is of being trapped or unable to get help, which is why crowded and enclosed situations such as buses and cinemas are just as commonly avoided.