xenophobia
die Fremdenfeindlichkeit, die Fremdenfeindlichkeiten
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xenophobia
A rejecting, hostile, or hateful attitude toward people who are perceived as foreign, especially because of their origin or culture.
Fremdenfeindlichkeit ist ein ernstes gesellschaftliches Problem, das aktiv bekämpft werden muss.
Xenophobia is a serious social problem that must be actively fought.
| gender | feminine die |
|---|---|
| plural | die Fremdenfeindlichkeiten |
| genitive | der Fremdenfeindlichkeit |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | die Fremdenfeindlichkeit | die Fremdenfeindlichkeiten |
| accusative | die Fremdenfeindlichkeit | die Fremdenfeindlichkeiten |
| dative | der Fremdenfeindlichkeit | den Fremdenfeindlichkeiten |
| genitive | der Fremdenfeindlichkeit | der Fremdenfeindlichkeiten |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
The word consists of 'Fremden' (strangers/foreigners) and 'Feindlichkeit' (hostility). 'Feindlichkeit' comes from 'der Feind' (the enemy). So it literally means a hostile attitude toward foreign people.
Die Demonstration war ein klares Zeichen gegen Fremdenfeindlichkeit.
The demonstration was a clear sign against xenophobia.
The related adjective is 'fremdenfeindlich' (xenophobic). It describes people, actions, or statements that are characterized by xenophobia.
Solche fremdenfeindlichen Kommentare sind inakzeptabel.
Such xenophobic comments are unacceptable.
As a social problem, 'Fremdenfeindlichkeit' (xenophobia) is often combined with verbs such as 'bekämpfen' (to fight), 'verurteilen' (to condemn), or 'ablehnen' (to reject). People also speak of the 'Kampf gegen Fremdenfeindlichkeit' (fight against xenophobia).
Die Regierung hat Maßnahmen angekündigt, um Fremdenfeindlichkeit zu bekämpfen.
The government has announced measures to fight xenophobia.
racism
Fremdenfeindlichkeit (xenophobia) is directed against people who are perceived as foreign because of their origin or culture. Rassismus (racism) is more specifically based on classifying people into supposed races and ranking them hierarchically. When perceived foreignness is emphasized, Fremdenfeindlichkeit is the appropriate term; when there is a racializing hierarchy, Rassismus is the appropriate term.
Die Ablehnung neuer Nachbarn allein wegen ihrer fremden Herkunft ist Fremdenfeindlichkeit.
Rejecting new neighbors solely because of their foreign origin is xenophobia.
Die Behauptung, Menschen dieser Herkunft seien von Natur aus minderwertig, ist Rassismus.
The claim that people from this background are inherently inferior is racism.
