1. plural of aviaphobic; people who have an extreme or irrational fear of flying
Usage: typically used as a count noun in plural form; aviaphobic can function as both noun and adjective

Examples

• Many aviaphobics choose to travel by train or car instead of flying.
• The airline offers special programs to help aviaphobics overcome their fear of air travel.
• Aviaphobics often experience anxiety even before boarding a plane.
• Some aviaphobics find that breathing exercises help calm their nerves during flights.
• Therapists work with aviaphobics to gradually desensitize them to flying.