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DictionaryxenophobiaFear or hostility toward outsiders
noun

xenophobia

zen-uh-FOH-bee-uh/ˌzenəˈfəʊbiə/

Fear, distrust, or hostility toward people seen as foreign or outsiders.

Xenophobia makes some residents suspicious of newcomers from other countries.

A hostile neighbor shuts a gate against a arriving family carrying travel suitcases while another neighbor welcomes local visitors, newcomers dignified, clearly exclusion of arrivals, no writing or stereotypes.
Etymology
xenoEnglishforeign, strange
+phobiaGreekfear or aversion

The elements combine foreignness with fear or aversion. Applied to people from other countries, this includes hostility or hatred as well as fear.

In context

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More examples

  • The mayor condemns xenophobia after immigrants receive threatening letters.
  • Her foreign accent makes her a target of xenophobia.
  • Meeting people from other countries can help challenge xenophobia.

Forms

xenophobic adjective — Fearful, distrustful, or hostile toward outsiders.

xenophobe noun — Someone who fears or resents foreigners.

Similar words

prejudice
Covers unfair judgments about many groups, not just outsiders.
bigotry
Emphasizes intolerant beliefs about groups, rather than fear of foreigners.