It actually has three names:
Demophobia is the fear of crowds.
Agoraphobia is the fear of open spaces and crowds.
Ochlophobia is the abnormal fear of crowds.
Agoraphobia - Fear of the outdoors, crowds or uncontrolled social conditions.
Demophobia or Agoraphobia
Some people have a fear of large crowds. This is known as Agoraphobia. It is an anxiety disorder characterized by anxiety in situations where the sufferer perceives certain environments as dangerous or uncomfortable. This is often due to the environment's vast openness or crowdedness.
Claustrophobia is the fear of tight spaces. Agoraphobia is the fear of being in crowds. The root word agora actually comes from the Greek for "market place."
Ochlophobia is the fear of crowds.
Oclophobia is the fear of owls. Not to be confused with Ochlophobia which is the fear of crowds.
Enochlophobia is a fear of crowds. Agoraphobia is also caused when a place is crowded.
demophobia is the fear of crowds
Demophobia - fear of crowds
It's a fear of crowds.
Agoraphobia literally means "fear of crowds" but being irritated by them doesn't necessarily have a name--though I would assume it has some relation to agoraphobia.
Yes, the term "ochlophobia" refers to a dislike or aversion to crowds, though it is often associated with a fear of crowds. For someone who simply prefers to avoid crowds without experiencing fear, "crowd aversion" or "crowd discomfort" may be more appropriate descriptions. These terms convey a general dislike or discomfort in crowded situations without implying an intense fear response.