Xenophobic
/ˌzɛnəˈfoʊbɪk/
Definitions
- (adj.) Having or showing a dislike or prejudice against people from other countries.
The policy was criticized for its xenophobic undertones.
Forms
- xenophobe
- xenophobia
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Commentary
Use 'xenophobic' to describe attitudes or behaviors marked by fear or hatred of foreigners; avoid using it as a clinical or precise legal term without context.
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