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xenophobia

[zen-uh-foh-bee-uh, zee-nuh-] / ˌzɛn əˈfoʊ bi ə, ˌzi nə- /


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Dr Kelly, who was the city's Lord Provost from 1980-1984, said tackling the rise of racism and xenophobia needed to be a top priority for the likes of Glasgow City Council and Police Scotland.

From BBC Jun. 14, 2026

Waves of xenophobia had swept the nation at the turn of the century following a massive surge of immigration from Southern and Eastern Europe.

From Salon May 26, 2026

The latest tensions have revived uncomfortable debates across Africa about xenophobia, migration, and the gap between pan-African rhetoric and realities facing African migrants on the continent.

From Barron's May 21, 2026

Of course, artists alone will not save us from the perils of racism and xenophobia — I learned that from my time in the punk community.

From Los Angeles Times Feb. 5, 2026

Competing influences, paranoia, xenophobia and adverse circumstances all conspired to fracture the religious landscape.

From Terrorists and Freedom Fighters by Vaknin, Samuel




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