Xenophobe

Noun

Definition: A person who has a dislike of or prejudice against people from other countries.

Synonyms: Bigot, Racist, Chauvinist

Antonyms: Cosmopolitan, Tolerant, Open-minded

Examples:
  • John is a known xenophobe, always making derogatory comments about immigrants.
  • Her xenophobic beliefs led her to isolate herself from people of different cultural backgrounds.
Mnemonics:
  • Think "xeno-" means foreign and "phobe" means fear or dislike.
  • Connecting the word to the concept of phobia towards foreigners.

Etymology:

Origin:

The term "xenophobe" is derived from the Greek words "xenos" (foreign) and "phobos" (fear).

Historical Usage:

The word has been used since the early 20th century to describe individuals who have a fear or hatred of foreigners or people from different countries.

Related Idioms:

Idiom:

"Xenophobic tendencies"

Explanation:

Refers to the disposition or inclinations of a person to dislike or fear individuals from different countries or cultures.

Misconceptions:

Misconception:

Xenophobe refers only to someone with a fear of foreigners.

Explanation:

While the term includes the element of fear, it also encompasses a dislike or prejudice against people from different countries, irrespective of whether it is rooted in fear or not.

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