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Definition of xenophobia

xenophobia

/ˌzɛn.əˈfoʊ.bi.ə/
xe · no · pho · bi · a
Adverb:xenophobically
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Adjective:xenophobic
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• noun

1

A strong, irrational fear, dislike, or prejudice against people from other countries or cultures.

Example

"The community center launched an educational initiative to promote cultural exchange and combat xenophobia."

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• Rhymes for xenophobia

• Nearby Words

xenomorphic
xenomorphically
xenophobe
xenophobia
xenophobic
xenophobically
xenoplastic

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the late 19th century from Ancient Greek 'xenos' (meaning 'stranger' or 'foreigner') and 'phobos' (meaning 'fear').

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