Allophylic (adj)
1. Having an exclusive or predominant attraction to individuals of an different ethnic, ancestral, or cultural group.
2. Tending to associate, bond, or align socially with members of a different group-particularly in mating, friendship, or hiring-often under the guise of "shared values."
from Greek allo- ("different") and phyl- ("tribe, lineage")
1. Having an exclusive or predominant attraction to individuals of an different ethnic, ancestral, or cultural group.
2. Tending to associate, bond, or align socially with members of a different group-particularly in mating, friendship, or hiring-often under the guise of "shared values."
from Greek allo- ("different") and phyl- ("tribe, lineage")
“Why is Tyrone always chasing white girls?” “He’s allophylic, man. It’s not his fault he was born that way.”
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adjective
Characterized by fear, dislike, or hatred of people who are perceived as different from oneself.
Marked by intolerance or hostility toward “others” in general, regardless of race, culture, belief, or identity.
allophobe AL-uh-fohb
noun
A person who exhibits allophobic attitudes or behaviors.
allophobia al-uh-FOH-bee-uh
noun
The condition, practice, or ideology of being allophobic.
Etymology:
From Greek allos “other” + -phobia “fear.” The accidental overlap with English all underscores the sense of hostility toward all who are different.
adjective
Characterized by fear, dislike, or hatred of people who are perceived as different from oneself.
Marked by intolerance or hostility toward “others” in general, regardless of race, culture, belief, or identity.
allophobe AL-uh-fohb
noun
A person who exhibits allophobic attitudes or behaviors.
allophobia al-uh-FOH-bee-uh
noun
The condition, practice, or ideology of being allophobic.
Etymology:
From Greek allos “other” + -phobia “fear.” The accidental overlap with English all underscores the sense of hostility toward all who are different.
The policy was criticized as deeply allophobic, marginalizing anyone outside the dominant group.
An allophobe tends to see diversity as a threat rather than a strength.
An allophobe tends to see diversity as a threat rather than a strength.
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