Islamophobia

[ is-lah-muh-foh-bee-uh, iz‐ ]

noun

1. an aversion or hostility to, disdain for, or fear of Islam or Muslims:

   The graffiti and other property damage at the mosque was motivated by Islamophobia.

Islamophobia

/ ˌɪzlɑːməˈfəʊbɪə /

noun

1. hatred or fear of Muslims or of their politics or culture

Sensitive Note

See homophobia.

Derived Forms

• ˌIslamoˈphobic, adjective

Other Words From

• Is·lam·o·pho·bic adjective noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of Islamophobia¹

First recorded in 1920–25; Islam ( def ) + -o- ( def ) + -phobia ( def )

Example Sentences

Speaking with attendees at the event, it seemed that the issues of Israel and Palestine and antisemitism and Islamophobia had eclipsed other issues like immigration in the district.

From Salon

It follows a peak in Islamophobia in the wake of the 2015 attacks when Islamist gunmen killed 130 people in various locations across Paris.

From BBC

But it hardly needs to be said that Trump's antipathy toward Muslims is not new: his first term was a reign of white nationalism and Islamophobia.

From Salon

More recent figures, recorded by community organisations rather than police, have shown record highs in antisemitism and Islamophobia up to the end of September.

From BBC

In an era when Islamophobia remains a pervasive set-up, he’s learned that elevating wisecracks over resentment is his preferred, and often only, path forward.

From Los Angeles Times