Xenophobia

Definition

Xenophobia is the fear or hatred of strangers or foreigners, stemming from a perception of them as an external threat to a country's culture, economy, or social order. In the context of globalization and the economy, it can manifest in opposition to international collaboration, immigration, and foreign investment.

Related terms

Globalization:

The process by which businesses or other organizations develop international influence or start operating on an international scale.

Cultural assimilation: The process by which a person's or group's culture come to resemble those of another group, often leading to tensions regarding identity and heritage.

Ethnocentrism:

The act of judging another culture solely based on the values and standards of one's own culture