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    xenophobia
    /ˌzɛnəˈfəʊbɪə/

    noun

    • 1. dislike of or prejudice against people from other countries: "the resurgence of racism and xenophobia"

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  2. May 1, 2012 · : fear and hatred of strangers or foreigners or of anything that is strange or foreign. Did you know? If you look back to the ancient Greek terms that underlie the word xenophobia, you'll discover that xenophobic individuals are literally "stranger fearing."

  3. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › XenophobiaXenophobia - Wikipedia

    Xenophobia (from Ancient Greek: ξένος , "strange, foreign, or alien", and φόβος (phóbos), "fear") is the fear or dislike of anything which is perceived as being foreign or strange.

  4. Jun 13, 2024 · xenophobia, fear and contempt of strangers or foreigners or of anything designated as foreign, or a conviction that certain foreign individuals and cultures represent a threat to the authentic identity of one’s own nation-state and cannot integrate into the local society peacefully.

  5. Jun 7, 2023 · Xenophobia is the fear of strangers, foreigners, or immigrants, often contributing to discrimination. Learn about the signs, causes, and effects of xenophobia.

  6. XENOPHOBIA definition: 1. extreme dislike or fear of foreigners, their customs, their religions, etc. 2. extreme dislike…. Learn more.

  7. Jul 27, 2021 · Xenophobia is an extreme, intense fear and dislike of customs, cultures, and people considered strange, unusual, or unknown. The term itself comes from Greek, where “phobos” means...

  8. Xenophobia definition: an aversion or hostility to, disdain for, or fear of foreigners, people from different cultures, or strangers. See examples of XENOPHOBIA used in a sentence.

  9. Aug 5, 2022 · Xenophobia (ZEE-no-foe-bee-uh) is dislike, hatred, or fear of outsiders. This can manifest as hostility toward immigrants, but it can also manifest as hatred toward members of another...

  10. XENOPHOBIA meaning: 1. extreme dislike or fear of foreigners, their customs, their religions, etc. 2. extreme dislike…. Learn more.

  11. Jan 23, 2024 · Xenophobia is a persistent, marked fear of strangers. The fear of strangers is a specific phobia, which is a type of anxiety disorder. People with xenophobia experience anxiety symptoms, distress, and/or panic attacks when they are around strangers.