English edit

Etymology edit

From Ancient Greek δῆμος (dêmos, common people) +‎ -phobia.

Noun edit

demophobia (uncountable)

  1. (rare) A phobia, or fear, of crowds, masses, or people.
    • 2003 January 31, The Daily Telegraph, Sydney:
      Those who suffer enochlophobia, demophobia or ochlophobia–the fear of crowds–are not being entirely irrational.

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