PoliticsJuly 4, 2026

xenophobia

/ˌzɛn.əˈfoʊ.bi.ə/

Definition

Prejudice, fear, or hostility directed against people from other countries or those perceived as outsiders.

Etymology

Derived from the Greek words 'xenos' (stranger or guest) and 'phobos' (fear). It entered the English language in the late 19th century to describe intense aversion to people perceived as foreign.

In the news

The term is used to describe campaign advertisements that questioned Melat Kiros's legitimacy based on her move to Denver, which her supporters interpreted as rooted in bias against her immigrant background. It highlights the tension between established political narratives and the identity of a first-generation candidate.

How democratic socialist Melat Kiros stunned Colorado politics with congressional primary win

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