Xenophobic
Pronunciation: /ˌzɛnəˈfɑːbɪk/
Xenophobic (adj)
- Showing fear or dislike of people from other countries or groups, often without good reasons.
- Having strong negative attitudes toward people seen as foreign, which can lead to unfair treatment.
- In research, describing prejudice where one group distrusts or rejects another because of perceived difference.
Xenophobic (adjective)
Examples
- She shows xenophobic fear of outsiders when she hears unfamiliar accents.
- They become xenophobic when outsiders enter their neighborhood.