aɡərəmɛnɪˈɑː

Definitions

1. noun

A strong aversion or dislike of crowds, especially in urban areas, often associated with a romanticization of rural or isolated living.

“The city’s growing population had led to agoramania among its residents, who sought a more peaceful life in the countryside.”

2. noun

A craze or enthusiasm for things rural, especially in art or literature.

“The author’s work was a prime example of agoramania in 19th-century literature, celebrating the beauty of rural life.”