Meaning & use
xenophobia
A strong dislike, fear, or distrust of people from other countries or cultures.
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The rise in xenophobia led to increased hostility toward recent immigrants.
Politicians condemned the speech for stoking xenophobia against foreign workers.
A note on using this word
Xenophobia refers specifically to hostility toward foreigners, distinguishing it from racism, which can target ethnicity regardless of nationality.
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