xenophobe

Definitions

xeno (Greek xenos, stranger) + phobe (one who fears or hates). The suffix -phobe names the person, while -phobia names the attitude. So a xenophobe is the individual who holds xenophobia: someone hostile toward foreigners.

Example Sentences

• 1.

  He was branded a xenophobe after his comments about immigrants.

• 2.

  The party tried to distance itself from xenophobes in its ranks.

• 3.

  Only a xenophobe would oppose welcoming refugees in need.