Dictionary Entry
xenophobia
Part of SpeechNounPronunciation/zen-uh-FOH-bee-uh/An intense or irrational dislike or fear of people from other countries, cultures, or of anything perceived as foreign or strange.
In a Sentence
“The rise of xenophobia can lead to social unrest and discrimination against immigrant communities.”
Origin
From Greek 'xenos' (stranger, guest) and 'phobos' (fear).
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