Xenophobia
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
Often appears as...
- incite xenophobia
- accused of xenophobia
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Disapproving
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
Often appears as...
- incite xenophobia
- accused of xenophobia
Usage tips
Disapproving
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Negative Emotion
Xenophobia carries a very negative and strong emotion of distrust or hate.
His speech revealed an underlying xenophobia towards the immigrant community.
Pro Tip 2/3Social Behavior
Xenophobia can lead to social exclusion and discrimination against foreigners.
The xenophobia in the neighborhood made it difficult for new immigrants to feel welcome.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Just Race
Xenophobia isn't just about race; it's about fear of any foreign or unknown culture.
The town's xenophobia wasn't just towards different ethnicities but also to visitors from other states.
Pro Tip 1/3Negative Emotion
Xenophobia carries a very negative and strong emotion of distrust or hate.
His speech revealed an underlying xenophobia towards the immigrant community.
Pro Tip 2/3Social Behavior
Xenophobia can lead to social exclusion and discrimination against foreigners.
The xenophobia in the neighborhood made it difficult for new immigrants to feel welcome.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Just Race
Xenophobia isn't just about race; it's about fear of any foreign or unknown culture.
The town's xenophobia wasn't just towards different ethnicities but also to visitors from other states.
Pro Tip 1/3Negative Emotion
Xenophobia carries a very negative and strong emotion of distrust or hate.
His speech revealed an underlying xenophobia towards the immigrant community.
Pro Tip 2/3Social Behavior
Xenophobia can lead to social exclusion and discrimination against foreigners.
The xenophobia in the neighborhood made it difficult for new immigrants to feel welcome.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Just Race
Xenophobia isn't just about race; it's about fear of any foreign or unknown culture.
The town's xenophobia wasn't just towards different ethnicities but also to visitors from other states.
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The moral roots of...
so you might say okay there are these differences between liberals and conservatives but what makes those three other foundations moral aren't those just the foundations of xenophobia and authoritarianism and puritanism what makes them moral the answer i think is contained in this incredible triptych from hieronymus bosch the garden of earthly delights
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How the blockchain is...
The first era of the internet, the internet of information, brought us wealth but not shared prosperity, because social inequality is growing. And this is at the heart of all of the anger and extremism and protectionism and xenophobia and worse that we're seeing growing in the world today,
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What does it mean to be...
They're increasingly obliged to rebuild their lives in the face of xenophobia and racism. And all too often, they aren't permitted to enter the work force and are fully dependent on humanitarian aid. In addition, far too many refugee children are out of school
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The power of women's...
we don't blame systems, we blame them. We can be angry at other women, because who doesn't love a good catfight? And we can be angry at men with lower status in an expressive hierarchy that supports racism or xenophobia. But we have an enormous power in this.
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How to make jokes at a...
shows street actions drive around billboard trucks take out ads all over the region and the ad might look like something like this the mar-a-lago we're cascading green meat xenophobia so this is how we're trying to hit him in the coin purse so
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Why Brexit happened --...
The educated blamed the less well-educated. That complete meltdown was made even worse by the most tragic element of levels of xenophobia and racist abuse in the streets of Britain at a level that I have never seen before in my lifetime.
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Sarah Kurnick: "Aliens...
and the subject matter of public monuments. Imagine how our understanding of history might be different if it was told by the marginalized, rather than the powerful. We can help combat racism and xenophobia today
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In uncertain times,...
thinking they can see their way to safety in some kind of armed lifeboat fueled by racism and xenophobia. Not every mother is a role model, but all of us have a choice. Are we going to jump on that armed lifeboat
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This Spider Wears Its...
spider to lurk and hunt amidst the ants if the spider is recognized as a foreign creature the ants will kill her they're kind of xenophobia she spots a loner
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Christopher Ategeka: How...
love, empathy and compassion for others. We live in a world filled with building walls, Brexit, xenophobia here on the African continent.
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The moral roots of...
so you might say okay there are these differences between liberals and conservatives but what makes those three other foundations moral aren't those just the foundations of xenophobia and authoritarianism and puritanism what makes them moral the answer i think is contained in this incredible triptych from hieronymus bosch the garden of earthly delights
Video examples
How the blockchain is...
The first era of the internet, the internet of information, brought us wealth but not shared prosperity, because social inequality is growing. And this is at the heart of all of the anger and extremism and protectionism and xenophobia and worse that we're seeing growing in the world today,
Video examples
What does it mean to be...
They're increasingly obliged to rebuild their lives in the face of xenophobia and racism. And all too often, they aren't permitted to enter the work force and are fully dependent on humanitarian aid. In addition, far too many refugee children are out of school
Video examples
The power of women's...
we don't blame systems, we blame them. We can be angry at other women, because who doesn't love a good catfight? And we can be angry at men with lower status in an expressive hierarchy that supports racism or xenophobia. But we have an enormous power in this.
Video examples
How to make jokes at a...
shows street actions drive around billboard trucks take out ads all over the region and the ad might look like something like this the mar-a-lago we're cascading green meat xenophobia so this is how we're trying to hit him in the coin purse so
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Why Brexit happened --...
The educated blamed the less well-educated. That complete meltdown was made even worse by the most tragic element of levels of xenophobia and racist abuse in the streets of Britain at a level that I have never seen before in my lifetime.
Video examples
Sarah Kurnick: "Aliens...
and the subject matter of public monuments. Imagine how our understanding of history might be different if it was told by the marginalized, rather than the powerful. We can help combat racism and xenophobia today
Video examples
In uncertain times,...
thinking they can see their way to safety in some kind of armed lifeboat fueled by racism and xenophobia. Not every mother is a role model, but all of us have a choice. Are we going to jump on that armed lifeboat
Video examples
This Spider Wears Its...
spider to lurk and hunt amidst the ants if the spider is recognized as a foreign creature the ants will kill her they're kind of xenophobia she spots a loner
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Christopher Ategeka: How...
love, empathy and compassion for others. We live in a world filled with building walls, Brexit, xenophobia here on the African continent.
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Daniel Lubetzky
Mexican Businessman
The power of the individual, market forces, and the private sector permeate our lives. With that power comes responsibility to address huge challenges. Climate change cannot be solved by governments alone. Xenophobia, hatred, and intolerance - more business leaders have to play a role in trying to be positive leaders, civic leaders.
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Bonnie Hammer
American Businessman
We may be more sophisticated in how we hide it, but there are still so many phobias in this world, whether it's Islamophobia, xenophobia or homophobia. I've been trying to do things that expose and help teach and draw attention to all of the 'isms' and how we do or don't deal with them in our world.
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Simon Kinberg
English Writer
I think the best science fiction, especially literature, is political in nature and is often an allegory about something problematic in our world, and it's something that makes the 'X-Men' comics so relevant - they're about xenophobia and prejudice.
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J. D. Vance
American Author
There are definitely - there is definitely an element of Donald Trump's support that has its basis in racism or xenophobia. But a lot of these folks are just really hardworking people who are struggling in really important ways.
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Winnie Byanyima
Ugandan Politician
Development cooperation between nations is very important because it is one of the building blocks of shared peace, prosperity, and human rights for all. It is one of the antidotes to the poison of xenophobia.
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P. J. O'Rourke
American Comedian
Why do elites hate the poor? It's xenophobia. They don't know any poor people - except their off-the-books Brazilian nanny and illegal immigrant cleaning lady from Upper Revolta who don't speak English.
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Desmond Tutu
South African Leader
Racism, xenophobia and unfair discrimination have spawned slavery, when human beings have bought and sold and owned and branded fellow human beings as if they were so many beasts of burden.
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Viktor Orban
Hungarian Politician
Xenophobia is dangerous, but patriotism is a good thing.
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Reuven Rivlin
Israeli Politician
No nation is immune to anti-Semitism and xenophobia.
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Eli Yishai
Israeli Politician
Israelis are displaying buds of xenophobia.
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Daniel Lubetzky
Mexican Businessman
The power of the individual, market forces, and the private sector permeate our lives. With that power comes responsibility to address huge challenges. Climate change cannot be solved by governments alone. Xenophobia, hatred, and intolerance - more business leaders have to play a role in trying to be positive leaders, civic leaders.
Quote examples
Bonnie Hammer
American Businessman
We may be more sophisticated in how we hide it, but there are still so many phobias in this world, whether it's Islamophobia, xenophobia or homophobia. I've been trying to do things that expose and help teach and draw attention to all of the 'isms' and how we do or don't deal with them in our world.
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Simon Kinberg
English Writer
I think the best science fiction, especially literature, is political in nature and is often an allegory about something problematic in our world, and it's something that makes the 'X-Men' comics so relevant - they're about xenophobia and prejudice.
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J. D. Vance
American Author
There are definitely - there is definitely an element of Donald Trump's support that has its basis in racism or xenophobia. But a lot of these folks are just really hardworking people who are struggling in really important ways.
Quote examples
Winnie Byanyima
Ugandan Politician
Development cooperation between nations is very important because it is one of the building blocks of shared peace, prosperity, and human rights for all. It is one of the antidotes to the poison of xenophobia.
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P. J. O'Rourke
American Comedian
Why do elites hate the poor? It's xenophobia. They don't know any poor people - except their off-the-books Brazilian nanny and illegal immigrant cleaning lady from Upper Revolta who don't speak English.
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Desmond Tutu
South African Leader
Racism, xenophobia and unfair discrimination have spawned slavery, when human beings have bought and sold and owned and branded fellow human beings as if they were so many beasts of burden.
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Viktor Orban
Hungarian Politician
Xenophobia is dangerous, but patriotism is a good thing.
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Reuven Rivlin
Israeli Politician
No nation is immune to anti-Semitism and xenophobia.
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Eli Yishai
Israeli Politician
Israelis are displaying buds of xenophobia.
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