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What is the word origin of aerophobia

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The Greek origin of aerophobia would be
aēr..............aero
Aero- Relating to air/gas

Phobos......phobia(s)
Phobia(s)- An extreme or irrational fear of...

Aerophobia- Fear of air, gases, or airborne matter.
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User Jacek Lampart
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Greek "aero-", air or gas + "phobos", fear = literally, fear of air.

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