claustrophobia

The definition of claustrophobia is a fear of being in enclosed or confined places.

(noun)

A feeling of panic when stepping into an elevator is an example of claustrophobia.

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See claustrophobia in Webster's New World College Dictionary

noun

an abnormal fear of being in an enclosed or confined place

Origin: < L claustrum (see cloister) + -phobia

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See claustrophobia in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun
An abnormal fear of being in narrow or enclosed spaces.

Origin:

Origin: Latin claustrum, enclosed place; see cloister

Origin: + -phobia

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Related Forms:

  • clausˈtro·phobeˌ noun

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