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Xenophobia: The Fear of Strangers

Xenophobia, or fear of strangers, is a broad term that may be applied to any fear of someone different from themselves.
Racism, xenophobia, and discrimination are fundamental influences on health globally, but have so far been overlooked by health researchers, policymakers, and practitioners, according to a new ...
Xenophobic describes a person, attitude, or behavior that shows fear, dislike, or prejudice toward people from other countries or cultures. In simple terms, it refers to hostility or suspicion toward ...