Islamophobia

[is-lah-muh-foh-bee-uh, iz‐]

noun

1. an aversion or hostility to, disdain for, or fear of Islam or Muslims.

   The graffiti and other property damage at the mosque was motivated by Islamophobia.

Islamophobia

/ ˌɪzlɑːməˈfəʊbɪə /

noun

1. hatred or fear of Muslims or of their politics or culture

Sensitive Note

See homophobia.

Other Word Forms

• Islamophobic adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of Islamophobia¹

First recorded in 1920–25; Islam ( def. ) + -o- ( def. ) + -phobia ( def. )

Example Sentences

Imam Qari Asim, co-chairman of the British Muslim Network, said: "Whether it is Islamophobia, antisemitism or any form of bigotry, we must confront it together - with unity and courage, not silence."

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In addition to antisemitism, there is Islamophobia too.

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Spence's England debut has come at a time when Islamophobia, discrimination and protests against refugees and migrants are on the rise in the UK.

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It has resulted in protests from both Jewish and Muslim communities, as well as a sharp uptick in Islamophobia and antisemitism.

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Indeed, it’s more judicious in tone, and far more fair-minded, than most of the Zohran freakout among centrist Democrats and mainstream U.S. media pundits, let alone the virulent racism and Islamophobia of Republicans.

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