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xenophobia

🇬🇧 UK/,zenә'fәubiә/🇺🇸 US
GREC2

Definitions

n.

An intense fear, dislike, or hatred of foreigners or people from other cultures.

仇外心理,排外情绪

🧩 Root Breakdown

Root-derived
xenoroot
+
phobiafear, dread
=xenophobia

Common Collocations

  • 1.rise of xenophobia仇外情绪上升
  • 2.xenophobia and racism仇外和种族歧视
  • 3.combat xenophobia对抗仇外

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The government's strict immigration policies reflected a growing xenophobia among the population.

  • 2.

    Xenophobia and discrimination have historically caused immense suffering and violence.

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