Claustrophilia and claustrophobia are opposites in how a person reacts to enclosed spaces.
1. Claustrophobia (폐소공포증)
Definition: An intense fear of small or enclosed spaces.
Example: Someone with claustrophobia may panic in elevators, crowded rooms, or airplanes.
Sentence: He avoids small rooms because he has claustrophobia.
2. Claustrophilia (폐쇄공간 선호증)
Definition: A preference for or attraction to small, enclosed spaces.
Example: Someone with claustrophilia might feel comfortable or even enjoy being in tight spaces like small rooms or caves.
Sentence: She loves curling up in tiny spaces; she might have claustrophilia.
Key Difference:
Claustrophobia → Fear of enclosed spaces (negative reaction)
Claustrophilia → Enjoyment of enclosed spaces (positive reaction)
Claustrophobia is well-known, while claustrophilia is much rarer and not commonly discussed.
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