adjective
- experiencing or characterized by an extreme fear of flying in aircraft
Usage: formed from the prefix 'avio-' (relating to aviation) and 'phobic' (fearing)
Examples
- She is aviophobic and prefers to travel by train or car.
- His aviophobic tendencies made the business trip difficult.
- Many aviophobic travelers use relaxation techniques before boarding.
- The aviophobic patient consulted a therapist to overcome her anxiety.
- Despite being aviophobic, he managed to fly across the country for the wedding.