/dɪˈmɒfəbiː/ DĪ-mŌ-fə-BEE

Definitions

1. noun

A person who has an excessive or irrational fear of crowds or public places.

“The demophobe’s anxiety increased as the concert venue filled with people.”

2. noun

A person who has a general fear or dislike of crowds or public places, not necessarily to an irrational degree.

“The demophobe preferred to avoid busy streets and shopping malls.”