xenophobic

Meanings

• Adjective

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

  - "The xenophobic population refused to accept immigrants."
  - "His xenophobic views led him to oppose international cooperation."

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Variants

List of all variants of xenophobic 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 a mental disorder but rather a behavior or attitude.

2. The term 'xenophobia' was first used in the late 19th century.

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Related Concepts

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1. Racism: Xenophobia is closely related to racism, as both involve prejudice and discrimination based on perceived differences.

2. Nationalism: Xenophobia can be a driving force behind extreme forms of nationalism, where the 'in-group' is favored over others.

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Culture

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Xenophobia has been a significant issue throughout history, leading to various conflicts and social unrest. It has been explored in literature, such as H.G. Wells' 'The War of the Worlds', where the Martians are portrayed as the 'other' and are met with fear and hostility.

How to Memorize "xenophobic"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a group of people fearfully turning away from strangers or foreigners.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the fear of the unknown or unfamiliar.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the Greek roots: Xenos (stranger) and Phobos (fear).

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