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xenophobia

 

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Noun xenophobia has 1 sense
  1. xenophobia - an irrational fear of foreigners or strangers
    --1 is a kind of
    social phobia

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Xenophobia

Definition:

Xenophobia is the intense fear or dislike of people from other countries or cultures.

Senses:

Sense 1 (Noun):

A strong aversion or prejudice against foreign individuals or groups.

Related words: hatred, racism, intolerance, discrimination.

Example sentence: The rise in xenophobia in recent years has caused division within the community.

Sense 2 (Noun):

A concept of ethnocentrism, where one's own race or culture is considered superior to others, leading to hostility towards outsiders.

Related words: bias, close-mindedness, chauvinism.

Example sentence: His xenophobia was evident as he refused to accept any ideas or practices outside of his own culture.

Sense 3 (Noun):

A political stance or policy that promotes the interests of native citizens over immigrants.

Related words: nationalism, protectionism, nativism.

Example sentence: The xenophobia displayed by the government resulted in stricter immigration laws.

Sense 4 (Noun):

Mild symptoms of anxiety or discomfort experienced when encountering unfamiliar cultures or languages.

Related words: fear, uneasiness, apprehension.

Example sentence: Due to her xenophobia, she hesitated to travel abroad and preferred to stay within familiar surroundings.

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