xenophobes

Meanings

• noun

  Fear or hatred of foreigners, people from different countries, or strangers.

  - "The xenophobes in the community prevented the refugees from entering the town."
  - "His xenophobia made him unwelcome at international gatherings."

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Antonyms

xenophile

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Synonyms

xenophobiac , xenophobian

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Variants

List of all variants of xenophobes that leads to same result
xenophobe , xenophobes , xenophobic , xenophobically

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Derived from the Greek words xenos (stranger) and phobos (fear).

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Trivia

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1. Xenophobia is not limited to humans; some animals, like meerkats, display xenophobic behavior towards other species.

2. Xenophobia can lead to social and economic problems, such as reduced trade and cultural exchange.

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Related Concepts

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1. Racism: Xenophobia is a form of racism, as it involves fear and hatred towards people based on their perceived differences.

2. Xenophobic incidents: Xenophobic incidents include discrimination, violence, and prejudice against people from different cultures or ethnicities.

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Culture

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Xenophobia is a significant issue in various societies and has been explored in literature, art, and music. For instance, in the novel 'The Color Purple' by Alice Walker, the protagonist Celie faces xenophobia from her community due to her mixed race heritage.

How to Memorize "xenophobes"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a group of people with closed fists and angry faces, turning away from strangers.
   - Visualize a map with red markers representing areas where xenophobia is prevalent.

2. associate
   

   - Associate xenophobia with fear and hatred.
   - Remember that xenophobia is a fear of the unknown.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Xenophobes = Fear of strangers (X = Fear, S = Strangers).
   - Xenophobia starts with an 'x' and ends with 'ia', just like 'xylophone'.

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