agoraphobic

American  

[ag-er-uh-foh-bik] / ˌæg ər əˈfoʊ bɪk /

adjective

1. having or experiencing agoraphobia.

   My agoraphobic brother had some success managing his symptoms through cognitive behavioral therapy.

2. relating to or characteristic of agoraphobia.

   She couldn't leave the house for years because of agoraphobic panic.

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noun

1. Also agoraphobiac a person with agoraphobia.

Etymology

Origin of agoraphobic

First recorded in 1880–85; agora ¹ + -phobic

Example Sentences

After Alani regains her composure, they reenter and quickly befriend Wood, who plays an exaggerated, borderline agoraphobic version of himself.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 24, 2025

Nearly a decade ago, Wong played an agoraphobic radiologist in 2014’s short-lived network medical drama “Black Box.”

From Washington Post • Apr. 6, 2023

Her refusal to mingle gave rise to rumors that she was agoraphobic.

From New York Times • Jan. 21, 2023

During the course of the pandemic, for many people agoraphobic behaviour was exacerbated by being told to stay at home in lockdown and remain safe.

From BBC • Oct. 28, 2021

She holds hands with the acrophobic and the agoraphobic.

From "The Sun Is Also a Star" by Nicola Yoon