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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Origin of antiforeignism

anti- + foreignism

OTHER WORDS FROM antiforeignism

an·ti·for·eign, adjective

Words nearby antiforeignism

antifertility, antifoaming, antifog, antifoggant, antifogger, antiforeignism, antifouling, antifouling paint, antifragile, antifreeze, antifriction