Xenophobia vs. Agoraphobia — What's the Difference?
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Difference Between Xenophobia and Agoraphobia
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Definitions
Xenophobia
Xenophobia (from Ancient Greek: ξένος, romanized: xénos, meaning "stranger" or "foreigner", and Ancient Greek: φόβος, romanized: phóbos, meaning "fear") is the fear or hatred of that which is perceived to be foreign or strange. It is an expression of perceived conflict between an ingroup and an outgroup and may manifest in suspicion by the one of the other's activities, a desire to eliminate their presence, and fear of losing national, ethnic or racial identity.
Agoraphobia
Agoraphobia is a mental and behavioral disorder, specifically an anxiety disorder characterized by symptoms of anxiety in situations where the person perceives their environment to be unsafe with no easy way to escape. These situations can include open spaces, public transit, shopping centers, or simply being outside their home.
Xenophobia
Fear of, hatred of, mistrust of, or contempt for that which is foreign, especially strangers or people from different countries or cultures.
Agoraphobia
Extreme or irrational fear of entering open or crowded places, of leaving one's own home, or of being in places from which escape is difficult.
Xenophobia
A hatred of strangers or foreigners.
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Agoraphobia
An anxiety disorder characterized by intense fear or anxiety about being in open or public places.
Xenophobia
A fear of strangers or foreigners.
Agoraphobia
The fear of wide open spaces, crowds, or uncontrolled social conditions.
Xenophobia
A strong antipathy or aversion to strangers or foreigners.
Agoraphobia
(rare) An aversion to markets.
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Xenophobia
A fear of aliens.
Agoraphobia
A morbid fear of open spaces (as fear of being caught alone in some public place)
Xenophobia
An irrational fear of foreigners or strangers