Definition of xenophobia in US English: xenophobia
noun Dislike of or prejudice against people from other countries.
‘the resurgence of racism and xenophobia’
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‘The horror film is generally about xenophobia, the fear of the unknown.’ ‘Britain, my country of origin, appears to be infected by such selective xenophobia.’ ‘Such rhetoric and policies can only be regarded by the extremist right as giving approval to their own xenophobia and racism.’ ‘Acts of racism, homophobia, xenophobia or just plain discrimination happen all the time.’ ‘Religious or racial prejudice and xenophobia are not likely to go away as long as human nature is what it is.’ ‘At worst, it may see the world racked by explosions of racialism, xenophobia and ultra-nationalism.’ ‘If there are further terrorist acts then irrational xenophobia will be the only means of expression available.’ ‘The first step has to be the main parties working together to present a united front against racism, xenophobia and the politics of disunity.’ ‘Hitler used those games to fan xenophobia and nationalism, leading ultimately to world war.’ ‘Unfortunately, countering xenophobia and racism requires leadership from the government.’ ‘In these elections it advocates an extreme rightwing programme, reeking of nationalism and xenophobia.’ ‘Well, I guess there is a fair bit of fear, xenophobia and insecurity huddled away there somewhere too.’ ‘National and cultural identities are mixed; xenophobia and rage mirror xenophobia and rage.’ ‘Those who discriminate suffer with xenophobia: fear and hatred of strangers or people of foreign origin.’ ‘We are suggesting that nationalist xenophobia is precisely a function of that which purports to bring us all together.’ ‘If categorization and bias come so easily, are people doomed to xenophobia and racism?’ ‘There is nothing amusing about snobbery, racism, bigotry, misogyny and xenophobia.’ ‘How low has this country fallen in that it now embraces the fears and xenophobia of right wing shock jocks.’ ‘You expect abusive behaviour, you expect xenophobia, homophobia, racism.’ ‘Unlike the more politicized phobias, xenophobia and classism often go unchecked.’ Synonyms
racism , racialism, racial hatred, ethnocentrism, ethnocentricity
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