xenófobo
xenophobic
adjective kseh-NOH-foh-boh Rare
Origin: From Greek xenos (stranger) + phobos (fear).
Usage Note
Xenófobo describes a person or attitude hostile to foreigners; the noun el/la xenófobo/a names such a person. The related abstract noun is la xenofobia. It is a formal or journalistic term; in everyday speech Spaniards might say racista more broadly. The x is pronounced /ks/ in careful speech, though many speakers say /s/ informally.
Examples
"Sus comentarios xenófobos causaron indignación."
Natural Translation
His xenophobic comments caused outrage.
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