Xenophobia

An irrational fear or dislike of people from other countries; hostility toward foreigners.

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Xenophobia

An irrational fear or dislike of people from other countries; hostility toward foreigners.

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Imagine This

Xena, the princess warrior on TV, is actually afraid of foreigners and strangers.

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Sounds Like

ZEN-oh-FOH-bee-uh

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Looks Like

Xeno- (foreign) + -phobia (fear)

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Remember This

Xeno- means foreign; -phobia means fear. The word comes from Greek xenos 'stranger' and phobos 'fear'.

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Other Forms

xenophobicadjective

xenophobenoun

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Connect With

prejudice, discrimination, bigotry, intolerance

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Note

Xenophobia refers to fear or hostility toward outsiders, not just a simple dislike of different cultures. Use carefully in contexts about prejudice or policy.