Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

aerophobia

Noun

/ˌɛə.rəˈfoʊ.bi.ə/

Definition

The intense fear of flying in an aircraft.

Examples

After years of avoidance, she finally decided to confront her aerophobia and take a flight to visit her family.
His aerophobia made even short flights feel like an insurmountable challenge.

Meaning

Aerophobia is a specific phobia that manifests as an irrational and persistent fear of flying, which can lead to significant anxiety and avoidance of air travel.