antiforeignism

[ an-tee-fawr-uh-niz-uh m, -for-, an-tahy- ]
/ ˌæn tiˈfɔr əˌnɪz əm, -ˈfɒr-, ˌæn taɪ- /

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

antifibrinolytic, antifoaming, antifog, antifoggant, antifogger, antiforeignism, antifouling, antifouling paint, antifreeze, antifriction, antifriction alloy
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