Xenophobia - Wikipedia Xenophobia (from Ancient Greek: ξένος , 'strange, foreign, or alien', and φόβος (phóbos), 'fear') [1] is the fear or dislike of anything that is perceived as being foreign or strange
Xenophobia | Fear, Discrimination, Facts, Description | Britannica xenophobia, fear and contempt of strangers or foreigners or of anything designated as foreign, or a conviction that certain foreign individuals and cultures represent a threat to the authentic identity of one’s own nation-state and cannot integrate into the local society peacefully
What Is Xenophobia? Types Effects - Simply Psychology Xenophobia refers to the fear, hatred, or prejudice against strangers or people perceived as foreign or different from one's community or culture It involves hostility and perceived conflict towards those considered an "outgroup "
XENOPHOBIA Definition Meaning - Merriam-Webster Xenophobia, that elegant-sounding name for an aversion to persons unfamiliar, ultimately derives from two Greek terms: xenos, which can be translated as either "stranger" or "guest," and phobos, which means either "fear" or "flight "
Causes of Xenophobia and How You Can Fight It - WebMD In today’s environment, xenophobia is the fear of foreigners and immigrants We look at some of the causes of xenophobia and how to fight xenophobia and racism
Fear of Strangers (Xenophobia): Symptoms and Treatment - Verywell Health Xenophobia is a persistent, marked fear of strangers The fear of strangers is a specific phobia, which is a type of anxiety disorder People with xenophobia experience anxiety symptoms, distress, and or panic attacks when they are around strangers
Xenophobia: Understanding Discrimination Against Immigrants What is Xenophobia? Xenophobia —defined as prejudice or discrimination against immigrants — has deep roots in American society, stretching back to some of the earliest waves of immigration at Ellis Island in the 19 th and 20 th centuries