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xen·o·pho·bi·a / ˌzēnəˈfōbēə; ˌzenə-/ • n. intense or irrational dislike or fear of people from other countries: racism and xenophobia are steadily growing in Europe. DERIVATIVES: xen·o·phobe n.xen·o·pho·bic adj.

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