1. a person who has acrophobia; someone who experiences intense fear of heights
Usage: derived from acrophobia (fear of heights) + -phobe (one who fears)

Examples

• My friend is an acrophobe and refuses to go near the edge of the balcony.
• As an acrophobe, she avoids tall buildings and mountain hikes.
• The acrophobe gripped the railing tightly on the observation deck.
• Many acrophobes find it difficult to fly in airplanes.
• He's been an acrophobe since childhood after a frightening experience on a ladder.