Xenophobia

zeh-nuh-FOH-bee-uh

noun

intense or irrational dislike or fear of people from other countries

The term 'xenophobia' comes from the Greek words 'xenos', meaning 'foreigner', and 'phobos', meaning 'fear'. It refers to the fear or hatred of strangers or foreigners. Xenophobia can manifest in various ways, such as discrimination, prejudice, or hostility towards individuals perceived as outsiders.

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