Islamophobia

noun

Is·lam·o·pho·bia is-ˌlä-mə-ˈfō-bē-ə

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: irrational fear of, aversion to, or discrimination against Islam or people who practice Islam

Islamophobe

is-ˈlä-mə-ˌfōb

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noun

Islamophobic

is-ˌlä-mə-ˈfō-bik

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adjective

Examples of Islamophobia in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The country also witnessed over 1,000 separate incidents of anti-Semitism and Islamophobia in just nine months. —

Robert A. Pape, Foreign Affairs, 23 Sep. 2024 That documentary drew criticism from Muslim and Arab filmmakers as well as their white supporters who accused the director of Islamophobia and American propaganda. —

Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 18 Sep. 2024 This incident ignited a national debate on racial profiling and Islamophobia, culminating in an invitation to the White House for Mohamed from President Barack Obama. —

The Arizona Republic, 14 Sep. 2024 Partisanship made its way into the pews, and when Deese invited a member of the Muslim faith to address the congregation about Islamophobia, people walked out. —

Marc Ramirez, USA TODAY, 2 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for Islamophobia

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