1. people who have an intense, irrational fear of spiders
Usage: plural form; typically used to refer to individuals diagnosed with or experiencing arachnophobia

Examples

• Many arachnophobics experience panic when they encounter even a harmless spider.
• The therapist specializes in treating arachnophobics through exposure therapy.
• Arachnophobics often avoid basements and attics where spiders are common.
• Support groups for arachnophobics help people manage their fear.
• Some arachnophobics cannot watch movies that feature spiders prominently.