Definition

A person who is afraid of or dislikes people from other countries or cultures.

Example

The xenophobe refused to interact with anyone who spoke a different language.

Conversation

Did you hear about that guy who was being a total xenophobe at the party last night?

Yeah, it was really uncomfortable to watch.

I can't believe people still think like that; it’s so outdated.

I know, right? We should be more accepting of others.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Xenophobe → It is formed from "xeno-" (from Greek "xenos", meaning stranger or foreigner) and "-phobe" (from Greek "phobos", meaning fear). The word describes a person who has a fear or dislike of strangers or foreigners.

Memory Tip

Think of 'xeno-' meaning 'stranger' and '-phobe' meaning 'fear' — this helps you remember that a xenophobe is someone who fears strangers or foreigners.

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