Meaning of claustrophobia in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˌklɔstrəˈfoʊbiə/

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  1. Noun

    claustrophobia

    Etymology

    late 19th century: modern Latin, from Latin claustrum‘lock, bolt’+ -phobia

    Definitions

    1. a morbid fear of being closed in a confined space

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