Multiple choice

Directions: Choose the option closest in meaning to the word in bold.

Xenophobia

  1. A fear of heights

  2. A fear of water

  3. A fear of foreigners

  4. A fear of lizards
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C Correct answer
Explanation

'Xenophobia' is the fear, hatred, or distrust of foreigners, strangers, or people from other cultures. It comes from Greek roots: 'xenos' (stranger/foreigner) and 'phobia' (fear). Options A, B, and D (fear of heights, water, lizards) are all specific phobias, but not related to fear of foreigners.

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