xenophobia
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[edit] English
[edit] Etymology
From Greek ξένος (xénos, foreign) + φόβος (phobos, fear) + -ia.
[edit] Pronunciation
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- Rhymes: -əʊbiə
[edit] Noun
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xenophobia (plural xenophobias)
- An exaggerated or abnormal fear of strangers or foreigners.
- A strong antipathy or aversion to strangers or foreigners.
[edit] Synonyms
- xenophoby (rare)
[edit] Antonyms
- xenomania
- xenophilia
- xenophily
- allophilia (more general)
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[edit] Translations
A pathological fear or hatred of strangers or foreigners.
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