agora
agora in ancient Greece, a public open space used for assemblies and markets; the term agoraphobia for extreme or irrational fear of open or public places, leading to panic attacks and reclusive behaviour, derives from this.
agora
agora. Public open space in a Greek city, surrounded by fine architecture. See forum.
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