xenophobia

Term: xenophobia

Literally meaning: “fear for the strange, fear for the unknown ”

Origin: Anc Greek

ξένος/xenos(=strange, foreigner)

φοβία/phobia(=aversion, avoidance, irrational fear for)

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Definition

Xenophobia is the abnormal fear of the strange or strangers and foreigners. Although xenophobia and racism are distinct phenomena, they are closely related and in general racism is described as a form of xenophobia.  

Opposite: Xenophily