Vocabularies

English Vocabulary Dictionary | Word Meanings, Definitions & Examples

🩻

noun, verb

/ˈɛksˌreɪ/

a form of electromagnetic radiation used to see inside objects or the human body; to examine or scan using X-rays

"The doctor ordered an X-ray to check for a broken bone."

🚫🌍

noun

/ˈzɛnəˌfoʊb/

a person who dislikes or fears people from other countries or cultures

"The politician was criticized as a xenophobe due to his anti-immigrant policies."

❌🌎

noun

/ˌzɛnəˈfoʊbiə/

fear or hatred of foreigners, people from different cultures, or strangers

"Xenophobia can lead to discrimination and social division."

🚷

adjective

/ˌzɛnəˈfoʊbɪk/

having or showing a dislike or fear of people from other countries

"The leader’s xenophobic comments sparked outrage across the country."

🎼

noun

/ˈzaɪləfoʊn/

a percussion instrument consisting of wooden bars that are struck with mallets to produce musical tones

"The children enjoyed playing the colorful xylophone in music class."