fremdenfeindlich
Translation
xenophobic
Examples
Seine Aussagen waren offen fremdenfeindlich.
His statements were openly xenophobic.
Fremdenfeindliche Gewalt ist ein großes Problem.
Xenophobic violence is a big problem.
Grammar Patterns
to be xenophobic His attitude is xenophobic.
Similar Words
Synonyms: ausländerfeindlich, xenophob; Antonyms: gastfreundlich (hospitable), weltoffen (cosmopolitan)
Etymology
Composed of 'fremd' (foreign), 'Feind' (enemy), and '-lich' (-ly). Literally 'foreign-enemy-ly'.
Memory Tips
Break it down: 'fremd' (foreign) + 'Feind' (fiend/enemy). Think of being 'fiend-ly' towards foreigners.