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- [zen-uh-foh-bik, zee-nuh‐]
- /ˌzɛn əˈfoʊ bɪk, ˌzi nə‐/
- /ˌzen.əˈfəʊ.bi.ə/
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- [zen-uh-foh-bik, zee-nuh‐]
- /ˌzɛn əˈfoʊ bɪk, ˌzi nə‐/
Definitions of xenophobic word
- adjective xenophobic relating to or exhibiting fear or hatred of foreigners, people from different cultures, or strangers. 1
- adjective xenophobic relating to or exhibiting fear or dislike of the customs, dress, etc., of people who are culturally different. 1
- noun xenophobic Having or showing an intense or irrational dislike or fear of people from other countries. 1
- adjective xenophobic hostile to foreigners 1
- adjective xenophobic If you describe someone as xenophobic, you disapprove of them because they show strong dislike or fear of people from other countries. 0
- noun xenophobic A xenophobe. 0
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Origin of xenophobic
First appearance:
before 1910 One of the 15% newest English words
First recorded in 1910-15; xenophob(ia) + -ic
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Parts of speech for Xenophobic
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
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determiner
exclamation
xenophobic popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 55% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
Synonyms for xenophobic
adjective xenophobic
- chauvinistic — If you describe someone as chauvinistic, you believe that they think their own country is more important and morally better than any other.
- intolerant — not tolerating or respecting beliefs, opinions, usages, manners, etc., different from one's own, as in political or religious matters; bigoted.
- racist — a person who believes in racism, the doctrine that one's own racial group is superior or that a particular racial group is inferior to the others.
- nationalistic — a person devoted to nationalism.
- prejudiced — an unfavorable opinion or feeling formed beforehand or without knowledge, thought, or reason.
Antonyms for xenophobic
adjective xenophobic
- tolerant — inclined or disposed to tolerate; showing tolerance; forbearing: tolerant of errors.
- fair — free from bias, dishonesty, or injustice: a fair decision; a fair judge.
- happy — delighted, pleased, or glad, as over a particular thing: to be happy to see a person.
- impartial — not partial or biased; fair; just: an impartial judge.
- nice — pleasing; agreeable; delightful: a nice visit.
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