Islamophobia

noun

Is·​lam·​o·​pho·​bia is-ˌlä-mə-ˈfō-bē-ə How to pronounce Islamophobia (audio)
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: irrational fear of, aversion to, or discrimination against Islam or people who practice Islam
Islamophobe noun
Islamophobic adjective

Examples of Islamophobia in a Sentence

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Mark Walker's record of supporting measures against antisemitism and Islamophobia shows a broad vision. Kevin Sabet, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 May 2025 The documentary also explores how these tactics aim to hurt immigrants and spread Islamophobia around the world. Matt Minton, Variety, 7 May 2025 Those actions prompted questions about his commitment to academic freedom and fairness, a lawsuit from the ACLU on behalf of people who were arrested and banned from the campus and a federal complaint from the Council on American Islamic Relations based on comments Ono made about Islamophobia. Jeffrey Schweers, The Orlando Sentinel, 7 May 2025 In recent days, Dr. Garber released a report outlining problems with both antisemitism and Islamophobia on campus, apologized for both issues and promised more changes. Gina Kolata, New York Times, 3 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for Islamophobia

Word History

First Known Use

1923, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Islamophobia was in 1923

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“Islamophobia.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Islamophobia. Accessed 20 May. 2025.

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