xenofobo

xenophobic

adjective noun kseh-NOH-foh-boh Rare

Origin: From Greek xenos, 'stranger' + phobos, 'fear'.

Also means

xenophobe

Usage Note

Xenofobo functions as both adjective and noun: un discorso xenofobo ('a xenophobic speech'), uno xenofobo ('a xenophobe'). The feminine is xenofoba. It is a strong, charged term — not used lightly in Italian public discourse. The related noun is xenofobia.

Examples

"Ha pronunciato commenti apertamente xenofobi."

Natural Translation

He made openly xenophobic comments.

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