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xenophobic

[zen-uh-foh-bik, zee-nuh‑] / ˌzɛn əˈfoʊ bɪk, ˌzi nə‑ /




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On Wednesday, an online petition titled "Ban Tyla from entering Nigeria until xenophobic attacks stop in South Africa" was launched in Nigeria and it has already attracted thousands of signatures.

From BBC Jul. 31, 2026

"Spain belongs to those who love it and work for it. Not to those who shame it with xenophobic statements."

From Barron's Jul. 12, 2026

Her legal team described the businessman as a Russian-born exile and outspoken critic of Russian President Vladimir Putin, arguing that Pitt’s claims amounted to an inaccurate and xenophobic attempt to discredit him.

From MarketWatch Jul. 6, 2026

The Continent “produced the genius of Mozart and Beethoven,” and it isn’t narrow or xenophobic to feel pride in this; it is a just self-respect without which you won’t be able to continue in history.

From The Wall Street Journal Feb. 19, 2026

Albania:   In 1990 Albania ended 44 years of xenophobic communist rule   and established a multiparty democracy.

From The 2001 CIA World Factbook by United States. Central Intelligence Agency




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