Is there a difference between xenophobia, complete hatred and utter disgust?

Question

what is the meaning of (XENO)-phobia first of all?

and second...is it hatred, superstition or ignorance?

is it in it's own prejudice?

Answer 1

Xenophobia is an illrational fear of people from other races or religions. It stems mainly from ignorance. People who are xenophobic have usually been brainwashed by their parents that all people from other races and religions are bad and have not yet learned to make up their own minds.