Islamophobia
noun
Is·lam·o·pho·bia
is-ˌlä-mə-ˈfō-bē-ə 
iz-,
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: irrational fear of, aversion to, or discrimination against Islam or people who practice Islam
Examples of Islamophobia in a Sentence
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Mone's latest statement condemned both antisemitism and Islamophobia, saying UWM should be welcoming to all.
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Kelly Meyerhofer, Journal Sentinel, 21 May 2024
This creeping Islamophobia is now the dominant theme of Mr. Salam’s writings.
—Hari Kumar, New York Times, 18 May 2024
Complaints about Islamophobia and intimidation of pro-Palestinian voices have received less attention.
—Ali Martin, The Christian Science Monitor, 10 May 2024
Meanwhile, here at home, Islamophobia and anti-Muslim incidents have surged.
—Dana Taylor, USA TODAY, 5 May 2024
There also has been a rise in Islamophobia and anti-Muslim sentiment and attacks nationwide.
—Hailey Branson-Potts, Los Angeles Times, 8 May 2024
Biden last week condemned violence on college campuses while defending the right to peacefully protest, and has denounced rising antisemitism and Islamophobia.
—Gillian Brassil, Sacramento Bee, 8 May 2024
There were also references to both rising antisemitism and Islamophobia from Democrats.
—Arthur Jones Ii, ABC News, 7 May 2024
That’s the rallying cry for many of those who feel shocked by skyrocketing antisemitism and Islamophobia on college campuses and K-12 schools.
—Boaz Dvir, TIME, 6 May 2024
Kelly Meyerhofer, Journal Sentinel, 21 May 2024
This creeping Islamophobia is now the dominant theme of Mr. Salam’s writings.
—Hari Kumar, New York Times, 18 May 2024
Complaints about Islamophobia and intimidation of pro-Palestinian voices have received less attention.
—Ali Martin, The Christian Science Monitor, 10 May 2024
Meanwhile, here at home, Islamophobia and anti-Muslim incidents have surged.
—Dana Taylor, USA TODAY, 5 May 2024
There also has been a rise in Islamophobia and anti-Muslim sentiment and attacks nationwide.
—Hailey Branson-Potts, Los Angeles Times, 8 May 2024
Biden last week condemned violence on college campuses while defending the right to peacefully protest, and has denounced rising antisemitism and Islamophobia.
—Gillian Brassil, Sacramento Bee, 8 May 2024
There were also references to both rising antisemitism and Islamophobia from Democrats.
—Arthur Jones Ii, ABC News, 7 May 2024
That’s the rallying cry for many of those who feel shocked by skyrocketing antisemitism and Islamophobia on college campuses and K-12 schools.
—Boaz Dvir, TIME, 6 May 2024
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“Islamophobia.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Islamophobia. Accessed 24 May. 2024.
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