Xenophobia is a fear of strangers or foreigners.
Hawaii is one of the great melting pots of the world, and probably not the best choice for a visit if you suffer from xenophobia. Then again, maybe it's the perfect place to overcome this fear.
As an outspoken main character in my mystery novel For Every Action, Ursula Allen describes a piece of artwork she is viewing as, " ... an attempt to demonstrate racial tolerance. I'd just call it anti-xenophobia.
Wow, I can't imagine what that must be like in this day and age. Everyone is so diferent, and if you live in a diverse and cosmopolitan city like London, which I do, you'll have to find yourself a cure - quickly!
ReplyDeleteTerrific line for a character. Super X post!
ReplyDeleteMY hubby suggested this word for my X post. I think you did a better job than I would have.
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Thanks for passing by, Good luck to you, we have to get out and about while we can.
ReplyDeleteHave a good day,
Yvonne.