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Xenophobic: meaning, definitions and examples

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xenophobic

 

[ ˌzɛnəˈfoʊbɪk ]

Adjective / Noun
Context #1 | Adjective

behavior

Showing a dislike or prejudice against people from other countries.

Synonyms

bigoted, intolerant, racist

Examples of usage

  • He had a xenophobic attitude towards immigrants.
  • The politician's xenophobic remarks sparked controversy.
Context #2 | Noun

society

A person who has a fear or hatred of foreigners or strangers.

Synonyms

bigot, hater, racist

Examples of usage

  • The rise of xenophobia in the country is concerning.
  • Xenophobes often have irrational fears of cultural differences.

Translations

Translations of the word "xenophobic" in other languages:

🇵🇹 xenofóbico

🇮🇳 विदेशी विरोधी

🇩🇪 fremdenfeindlich

🇮🇩 xenofobia

🇺🇦 ксенофобний

🇵🇱 ksenofobiczny

🇯🇵 外国人嫌い

🇫🇷 xénophobe

🇪🇸 xenófobo

🇹🇷 yabancı düşmanı

🇰🇷 외국인 혐오의

🇸🇦 كاره للأجانب

🇨🇿 xenofobní

🇸🇰 xenofóbny

🇨🇳 仇外的

🇸🇮 ksenofobičen

🇮🇸 útlendingahatari

🇰🇿 ксенофобиялық

🇬🇪 ქსენოფობიური

🇦🇿 ksenofobik

🇲🇽 xenófobo

Word origin

The term 'xenophobic' originates from the Greek words 'xenos' meaning 'foreigner' and 'phobos' meaning 'fear'. It first appeared in English in the late 19th century, during a period of increased nationalism and fear of outsiders. Xenophobia has been a recurring issue throughout history, often fueled by political rhetoric and economic concerns.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #30,315 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.