Xenophobia

usgb/ˌzenəˈfəʊbiə/
noun

A strong dislike or fear of people from other countries or cultures.

He was accused of xenophobia after making derogatory comments about foreign workers
Visual representation of "xenophobia" - A strong dislike or fear of people from other countries or cultures

Often appears as...

  • incite xenophobia
  • accused of xenophobia

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Disapproving

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Negative Emotion

Xenophobia carries a very negative and strong emotion of distrust or hate.

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His speech revealed an underlying xenophobia towards the immigrant community.
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Social Behavior

Xenophobia can lead to social exclusion and discrimination against foreigners.

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The xenophobia in the neighborhood made it difficult for new immigrants to feel welcome.
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Not Just Race

Xenophobia isn't just about race; it's about fear of any foreign or unknown culture.

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The town's xenophobia wasn't just towards different ethnicities but also to visitors from other states.
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bigotrychauvinismdiscriminateintolerancejingoismnationalismprejudiceracism
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