antiforeignism
[ an-tee-fawr-uh-niz-uhm, -for-, an-tahy- ]
/ ˌæn tiˈfɔr əˌnɪz əm, -ˈfɒr-, ˌæn taɪ- /
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noun
the policy or practice of showing hostility toward foreigners, foreign customs, etc.
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OTHER WORDS FROM antiforeignism
an·ti·for·eign, adjectiveWords nearby antiforeignism
antiflatulent, antifoaming, antifog, antifoggant, antifogger, antiforeignism, antifouling, antifouling paint, antifreeze, antifriction, antifriction alloy
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