Airphobia

/ˌɛərˈfoʊbiə/ noun

Definition

An intense fear or anxiety about flying in airplanes or being in the air.

Etymology

From Greek 'aero-' (air) combined with 'phobos' (fear), following the medical term pattern for phobias that became common in the 19th century.

Kelly Says

Airphobia is actually one of the most common specific phobias, affecting about 5-10% of people—even some pilots experience it! It's fascinating because our brains are evolutionarily wired to fear heights, but modern flight is statistically one of the safest forms of travel.

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