demophobia

English

Etymology

From Ancient Greek δῆμος (dêmos, “common people”) +‎ -phobia, equivalent to demo- +‎ -phobia.

Noun

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.

Related terms

• ochlophobia