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''Xenophobia'', from the Greek ξένος (xénos, foreign) + φόβος (phobos, fear). A fear of that which is inherently ''other''.  Xenophobia is inherent in human history and human nature to some degree.<ref>Edward Said, "Orientalism."</ref>  Understandable examples of xenophobia are evident in common American culture, such as the fear of the influx of Mexican culture in the border states.
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''Xenophobia'', from the Greek ξένος (xénos, foreign) + φόβος (phobos, fear). A fear of that which is inherently ''other''.  Xenophobia is inherent in human history and human nature to some degree.<ref>Edward Said, "Orientalism."</ref>  Understandable examples of xenophobia are evident in common American culture, such as the fear of the influx of Mexican culture in the border states.
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Technically, xenophobia is not [[racism]]; racism is however a manifestation of xenophobia.
    
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