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Definition of xenophobic
xenophobic
/ˌzɛn.əˈfoʊ.bɪk/
xe · no · pho · bic
Adverb:xenophobically
xenophobic Lexical Profile
CEFR
C1
Grade
11
Tier
2
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1
Having or showing a dislike of or prejudice against people from other countries or cultures.
Example
"The organization launched an educational campaign to counter xenophobic attitudes in the community."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Formed in the early 20th century from the Ancient Greek 'xenos' (meaning 'stranger' or 'foreigner') and 'phobos' (meaning 'fear').
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Xenophobic. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/xenophobic