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xenophobic

/ˌzɛn.əˈfoʊ.bɪk/
xe · no · pho · bic

Adverb:xenophobically
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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
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