aviophobia

American  

[ey-vee-uh-foh-bee-uh, av-ee-] / ˌeɪ vi əˈfoʊ bi ə, ˌæv i- /

noun

Psychiatry.

1. an irrational or disproportionate fear of flying in an airplane or other aircraft.

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Other Word Forms

• aviophobic
  adjective

Etymology

Origin of aviophobia

First recorded in 1975–80; perhaps avi(ation) + -o- + -phobia

Example Sentences

As many as 40 percent of all airline passengers have at least mild apprehension about flying, experts say, and people with serious aviophobia fall roughly into two groups.

From New York Times • Apr. 2, 2024