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Definition of xenophobe

xenophobe

/ˈzɛn.əˌfoʊb/
xen · o · phobe
Adverb:xenophobically
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Plural:xenophobes
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Adjective:xenophobic
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xenophobe Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A person having a dislike of or prejudice against people from other countries or cultures.

Example

"The mayor's speech promoting international cultural exchange was loudly protested by a small group of vocal xenophobes."

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• Nearby Words

xenomenia
xenomorphic
xenomorphically
xenophobe
xenophobia
xenophobic
xenophobically

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the early 20th century, the word combines the Ancient Greek roots xenos ('stranger, guest, or foreigner') and phobos ('fear or panic').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Xenophobe. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/xenophobe
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