Islamophobia
noun
Is·lam·o·pho·bia
is-ˌlä-mə-ˈfō-bē-ə 
iz-,
-ˈla-
: irrational fear of, aversion to, or discrimination against Islam or people who practice Islam
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In the aftermath, Islamophobia and xenophobia surged, with people from Iran and other countries in the region often stereotyped and wrongly associated with terrorism despite no evidence of wrongdoing or malicious activity.
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Mandy Taheri, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 June 2025
Incidents of antisemitism and Islamophobia in response to the war have also surged across the United States, putting law enforcement agencies on high alert.
—Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 25 May 2025
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
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Mandy Taheri, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 June 2025
Incidents of antisemitism and Islamophobia in response to the war have also surged across the United States, putting law enforcement agencies on high alert.
—Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 25 May 2025
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
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“Islamophobia.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Islamophobia. Accessed 27 Jun. 2025.
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