Question

what is the meaning of phobia

Answer 1

A phobia is a type of anxiety disorder, usually defined as a persistent fear of an object or situation in which the sufferer commits to great lengths in avoiding, typically disproportional to the actual danger posed, often being recognized as irrational. In the event the phobia cannot be avoided entirely, the sufferer will endure the situation or object with marked distress and significant interference in social or occupational activities.

Answer 2

an exaggerated usually inexplicable and illogical fear of a particular object, class of objects, or situation