Agoramania

/ˌæɡərəˈmeɪniə/ noun

Definition

An abnormal or excessive desire to spend time in public squares, marketplaces, or gathering places.

Etymology

From Greek agora 'marketplace, public square' + mania 'excessive desire, madness.' This medical/psychological term describes obsessive attraction to public spaces.

Kelly Says

While it's the opposite of agoraphobia, 'agoramania' is so rare that most dictionaries don't include it—it's a fascinating 'ghost word' that shows how scientific language can theoretically describe almost any condition, even if it's never clinically important!

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