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xenophobia

IPA pronunciation: /ˌzenəˈfəʊbiə/

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Russian meaning

ксенофобия

English definition

An intense fear or dislike of people from other countries.

Example

Xenophobia often leads to discrimination against immigrants.

Collocations

widespread xenophobia
xenophobia and racism
fuel xenophobia

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