Xenophobia

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Xenophobia

Xenophobia (pronunciation: /ˌzɛnəˈfoʊbiə/) is a term derived from the Greek words 'xenos' meaning 'stranger' or 'foreigner', and 'phobos' which means 'fear'. It refers to an irrational or unreasoned fear of that which is perceived to be foreign or strange. It can manifest itself in many ways, including in the forms of racism and nationalism.

Etymology

The term 'xenophobia' comes from the Greek words 'xenos' and 'phobos'. 'Xenos' can be translated to mean 'stranger' or 'foreigner', while 'phobos' means 'fear'. Thus, xenophobia literally translates to 'fear of the stranger'. The term was first used in the late 19th century.

Related Terms

  • Racism: A belief that different races possess distinct characteristics, abilities, or qualities, especially so as to distinguish them as inferior or superior to one another.
  • Nationalism: An ideology that emphasizes loyalty, devotion, or allegiance to a nation or nation-state.
  • Prejudice: Preconceived opinion that is not based on reason or actual experience.
  • Discrimination: The unjust or prejudicial treatment of different categories of people, especially on the grounds of race, age, or sex.
  • Bigotry: Intolerance towards those who hold different opinions from oneself.
  • Ethnocentrism: Evaluation of other cultures according to preconceptions originating in the standards and customs of one's own culture.

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