What does Xenophobic mean?

Question

It is a word in all the latest articles about South Africa but I have not heard this word before.

Answer 1

it is a fear of foreigners-

check out the book series 'xenophobe's guide to...'

(insert name of nationality)

i have read three- americans, germans and russians...a good read- short, easy and interesting

Answer 2

The meaning of the word may be fear or hatred of strangers/foreigners. In the context you mention, it might also mean hating/fearing anybody who appears different.  

Answer 3

fear of foreigners.

Answer 4

Main Entry:   xe·no·pho·bia

Pronunciation:

    \ˌze-nə-ˈfō-bē-ə, ˌzē-\

Function:

    noun

Etymology:

    New Latin

Date:

    1903

: fear and hatred of strangers or foreigners or of anything that is strange or foreign

See also Japan

Answer 5

www.dictionary.com.   I could tell you but the fruit always seems to taste better if you pick it yourself

Answer 6

It's a fear of foreign people, cultures, and things.