xenophobia — dislike of or prejudice against people from other countries
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: dislike of or prejudice against people from other countries
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈziːnəfoʊbiə/
Example Sentences
- The politician's xenophobic remarks sparked outrage among immigrant communities.
- My grandmother's xenophobia disappeared after she tried Korean kimchi for the first time.
- Education is often cited as the best cure for xenophobia and prejudice.
xenophobia
NOUN[/ˈziːnəfoʊbiə/]
dislike of or prejudice against people from other countries
The village's xenophobia turned every traveler away at the gate.
Xenophobia meets claustrophobia - when fear breeds more phobia
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Greek 'xenos' meaning 'stranger' or 'foreign' combined with 'phobos' meaning 'fear'. The term was constructed in the late 19th century to describe an irrational fear or hatred of foreigners.
Breakdown
xeno- (foreign, stranger) + -phobia (fear of, hatred of) = xenophobia
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The politician's xenophobic remarks sparked outrage among immigrant communities.”
“My grandmother's xenophobia disappeared after she tried Korean kimchi for the first time.”
“Education is often cited as the best cure for xenophobia and prejudice.”
“His xenophobia was so severe that he refused to eat any foreign food, even pizza!”
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