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Xenophobe: meaning, definitions and examples

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xenophobe

 

[ ˈzɛnəˌfoʊb ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

person who is afraid of or dislikes people from other countries

A xenophobe is someone who has a strong fear or dislike of people from other countries or cultures. Xenophobes often exhibit prejudice, discrimination, or hostility towards individuals who are perceived as being foreign or different. This fear or dislike can be rooted in ignorance, stereotypes, or a sense of superiority.

Synonyms

bigot, chauvinist, jingoist, racist

Examples of usage

  • His xenophobic remarks towards immigrants were met with backlash.
  • The rise of xenophobia in the country is concerning.
  • She was labeled a xenophobe for her discriminatory comments.

Translations

Translations of the word "xenophobe" in other languages:

🇵🇹 xenófobo

🇮🇳 विदेशी-विद्वेषी

🇩🇪 Fremdenfeind

🇮🇩 xenofobia

🇺🇦 ксенофоб

🇵🇱 ksenofob

🇯🇵 外国人嫌い (がいこくじんぎらい)

🇫🇷 xénophobe

🇪🇸 xenófobo

🇹🇷 yabancı düşmanı

🇰🇷 외국인 혐오자 (외국인 혐오)

🇸🇦 كاره الأجانب

🇨🇿 xenofob

🇸🇰 xenofób

🇨🇳 仇外心理者

🇸🇮 ksenofob

🇮🇸 útlendingahatari

🇰🇿 ксенофоб

🇬🇪 ქსენოფობი

🇦🇿 ksenofob

🇲🇽 xenófobo

Etymology

The term 'xenophobe' has its roots in Greek, where 'xenos' means 'foreigner' and 'phobos' means 'fear'. The concept of xenophobia has existed throughout history, often fueled by political, social, or economic factors. Xenophobia can lead to discrimination, violence, and conflict between different groups of people.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #42,340, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.