xenophobic

[zen-uh-foh-bik, zee-nuh‑]

adjective

1. relating to or exhibiting fear or hatred of foreigners, people from different cultures, or strangers.

2. relating to or exhibiting fear or dislike of the customs, dress, etc., of people who are culturally different.

Other Word Forms

• xenophobically adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of xenophobic¹

First recorded in 1910–15; xenophob(ia) + -ic

Example Sentences

Her very presence was a reminder that the face of the nation is changing, despite a rise in xenophobic movements and legislation.

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The xenophobic fervor against Bad Bunny has led political leaders like House Speaker Mike Johnson to call for a more suitable figure for the Super Bowl, such as country music artist Lee Greenwood.

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Also among the comments were a wave of xenophobic and racist remarks - many of them targeted specifically at Indian nationals.

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Partridge is as likely, according to Coogan, "to mock the xenophobic little England mentality of the Daily Mail" as he is "the smug, self-righteousness of the Guardian, at its worst."

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The banner is viewed at Forest as being inflammatory and xenophobic.

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• irritable 
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