n.
An abnormal fear of open or public places.
[Greek agorā, marketplace + -PHOBIA.]
agoraphobiac ag·o·ra·pho'bi·ac' (-ăk') n.agoraphobic ag'o·ra·pho'bic adj. & n.
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