xenophobia – fear or extremely strong dislike of people from other countries

(Pronounced zen-uh-fow-bee-uh)

To remember the definition of the word xenophobia, use the following mnemonic:

He wanted to practise zen but it emanated from Japan and he had a real phobia (xenophobia) since being a prisoner of the Japanese in World War II. He had an extremely strong dislike of Japanese people. This course should help him overcome his fear.  

Examples of xenophobia in a sentence

His xenophobia got him fired.

She tried to mask her xenophobia as patriotism. 

The xenophobia the refugees were subjected to was unforgivable.