Xenophobia: meaning, definitions and examples
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xenophobia
[ ˌzɛnəˈfoʊbiə ]
fear
Xenophobia is the fear or hatred of foreigners, people from different cultures, or strangers. It can manifest in various forms, including discrimination, prejudice, or violence towards those perceived as outsiders.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- His xenophobia prevented him from interacting with people of different nationalities.
- The rise of xenophobia in the country led to increased tensions between locals and immigrants.
Translations
Translations of the word "xenophobia" in other languages:
🇵🇹 xenofobia
🇮🇳 ज़ेनोफोबिया
🇩🇪 Xenophobie
🇮🇩 xenofobia
🇺🇦 ксенофобія
🇵🇱 ksenofobia
🇯🇵 外国人嫌い
🇫🇷 xénophobie
🇪🇸 xenofobia
🇹🇷 yabancı düşmanlığı
🇰🇷 외국인 혐오증
🇸🇦 كراهية الأجانب
🇨🇿 xenofobie
🇸🇰 xenofóbia
🇨🇳 仇外心理
🇸🇮 ksenofobija
🇮🇸 útlendingahatur
🇰🇿 ксенофобия
🇬🇪 ქსენოფობია
🇦🇿 ksenofobiya
🇲🇽 xenofobia
Word origin
The term 'xenophobia' has its roots in Greek, where 'xenos' means 'foreigner' and 'phobos' means 'fear.' The concept of xenophobia has been present throughout history, often fueled by political, social, or economic factors. Xenophobia can have serious consequences, leading to social conflict, discrimination, and even violence.