Xenophobe
— one who fears foreigners; intolerant person
Xenophobe means a person who fears, distrusts, or is hostile toward people from other countries or cultures — someone with a deep-seated prejudice against foreigners. The fear is not rational; it is rooted in suspicion and intolerance of what is unfamiliar.
Xenophobia can manifest as hostility toward immigrants, resistance to foreign cultural influences, or opposition to international cooperation. A xenophobe views outsiders as threats rather than potential allies or enriching presences. The word is always negative, implying irrational prejudice rather than legitimate concern.
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Memory Mnemonic
ZEN NO PHONE
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Memory Link
The ZEN master had NO PHONE because he feared calls from strangers abroad—one who fears foreigners and intolerant person!
Picture a ZEN master who has NO PHONE — not for spiritual reasons, but because he is terrified of receiving calls from strangers abroad. Visualise him sitting cross-legged, flinching every time someone foreign approaches, refusing all contact with the outside world out of fear and intolerance. That irrational fear and hostility toward foreigners is what makes someone a xenophobe.
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Usage Examples
- The politician's xenophobic rhetoric scapegoated immigrants for problems caused by domestic policy failures.
- Historians note that periods of economic hardship tend to embolden xenophobes who blame outsiders for local troubles.
- The xenophobe refused to eat at any restaurant serving foreign cuisine.
- International organizations condemned the country's xenophobic immigration policies.
- She challenged her uncle's xenophobic views by sharing stories of immigrant contributions to their community.
Etymology of Xenophobe
From Greek xenos (stranger, foreigner) + phobos (fear). The term emerged in the late 19th century to describe prejudice and hostility directed at people from other countries or cultures. Its roots perfectly capture the meaning: fear of strangers.
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