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Meaning of "antiforeign" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF ANTIFOREIGN

antiforeign  [ˌæntɪˈfɒrɪn] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF ANTIFOREIGN

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Antiforeign is an adjective.
The adjective is the word that accompanies the noun to determine or qualify it.

WHAT DOES ANTIFOREIGN MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of antiforeign in the English dictionary

The definition of antiforeign in the dictionary is opposed to or discriminating against foreigners or foreign countries.


WORDS THAT RHYME WITH ANTIFOREIGN


aspirin
ˈæsprɪn
brethren
ˈbrɛðrɪn
brin
brɪn
Catherine
ˈkæθrɪn
chagrin
ˈʃæɡrɪn
doctrine
ˈdɒktrɪn
Drin
drɪn
Erin
ˈɪərɪn
florin
ˈflɒrɪn
foreign
ˈfɒrɪn
grin
ɡrɪn
Ilorin
ɪˈlɒrɪn
Katharine
ˈkæθərɪn
Katherine
ˈkæθərɪn
Kirin
ˈkiːˈrɪn
mandarin
ˈmændərɪn
Marin
ˈmɑːrɪn
sovereign
ˈsɒvrɪn
Turin
tjʊəˈrɪn
urine
ˈjʊərɪn

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE ANTIFOREIGN

antiferromagnet
antiferromagnetism
antifertility
antifilibuster
antiflu
antifoam
antifoaming
antifoaming agent
antifog
antifogging
antiforeclosure
antiforeigner
antiformalist
antifouling
antifraud
antifreeze
antifriction
antifriction metal
antifungal
antifur

WORDS THAT END LIKE ANTIFOREIGN

align
assign
benign
campaign
champaign
coreign
deign
design
fashion design
feign
graphic design
interior design
misfeign
out-reign
redesign
reign
resign
sdeign
sign
web design

Synonyms and antonyms of antiforeign in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «antiforeign» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF ANTIFOREIGN

Find out the translation of antiforeign to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of antiforeign from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «antiforeign» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

排外
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

antiextranjero
570 millions of speakers

English

antiforeign
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

antiforeign
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

antiforeign
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

antiforeign
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

antiforeign
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

antiforeign
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

antiforeign
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Antiforeign
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

antiforeign
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

antiforeign
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

antiforeign
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Antiforeign
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

antiforeign
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

antiforeign
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

प्रतिपिंडदर्शन
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

yabancı karşıtı
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

antiforeign
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

anty-zagraniczni
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

antiforeign
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

antiforeign
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

antiforeign
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

antiforeign
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

antiforeign
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

antiforeign
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of antiforeign

TRENDS

TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «ANTIFOREIGN»

The term «antiforeign» is used very little and occupies the 187.188 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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Principal search tendencies and common uses of antiforeign
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «ANTIFOREIGN» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «antiforeign» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «antiforeign» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about antiforeign

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «ANTIFOREIGN»

Discover the use of antiforeign in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to antiforeign and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
The Establishment of the Japanese Constitutional System
Thefact thatatthis time the Kaishintolinked itself withthehardline antiforeign faction was similar tothe circumstances in whichthe Jiyuto had earlierentered into analliance withthe antiforeign hardliners, and formed the Daido Danketsu movement.
Junji Banno, 2003
2
The Emergence of Meiji Japan
First, antiforeign attacks were banned and, when they did take place, were severely dealt with. The new regime knew all too well how indiscriminate assaults on foreigners could undermine its claim as the government of the country; similar ...
Marius B. Jansen, 1995
3
From Liberal to Revolutionary Oaxaca: The View from the ...
Whereas nationalism and antiforeign sentiment formed a powerful component of opposition ideology in states where foreign capital was influential, it was not a significant element in Oaxaca. Considerable foreign capital was invested in the ...
Francie R. Chassen-López, 2010
4
The History of China
... British dissatisfaction, the question of opium remained unset— tled in the postwar arrangements. The core of the Sino—Western tension, how— ever, rested in an antiforeign movement in Guangdong. THE ANTIFOREIGN MOVEMENT AND ...
Britannica Educational Publishing, Pletcher, Kenneth, 2010
5
History in Three Keys: The Boxers as Event, Experience, and Myth
A comprehensive look at the Boxer Rebellion of 1898-1900, a bloody uprising in north China against native Christians and foreign missionaries.
Paul A. Cohen, 1997
6
The Three Laws of International Investment: National, ...
Indeed, proponents of antiforeign investment theories argue thatmultinationals havenoreal concernfor the development of the countriesin whichtheyinvestsince itis usuallyina multinational's interest tomakeevery effort to keepdeveloping host ...
Jeswald W. Salacuse, 2013
7
Historical Dictionary of the British Empire
The Boxer Rebellion, which erupted in China* in 1900. was based on antiforeign and anti-Christian sentiments. In an edict issued in November 1899, the Empress Dowager Tz'u Hsi ordered officials throughout the country to resist foreign ...
James Stuart Olson, Robert Shadle, 1996
8
China at War: An Encyclopedia
Antimissionary attitudes among the scholar-gentry often secretly promoted antiforeign activities in the Chinese society. The Chinese gentry distributed books with anti-Christian ideas and created an antiforeign atmosphere. A small but growing ...
Xiaobing Li, 2012
9
Women and Islam: Womens's movements in Muslim societies
Early Iranian nationalism, unlike many anticolonial nationalisms, was more antidespotic and anti-religious-establishment than antiforeign — reflecting the fact that Iran was not colonized, though its modern fate was very much enmeshed in the ...
Haideh Moghissi, 2005
10
Of Camel Kings and Other Things: Rural Rebels Against ...
Writing on the Gelaohui in late-nineteenth century Sichuan, Prasenjit Duara argues that the Gelaohui was predominantly antiforeign and that early revolutionaries like Tao Chengzhang began the process of appropriating features of the secret ...
Roxann Prazniak, 1999

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «ANTIFOREIGN»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term antiforeign is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Text your say: Foreigners can own apartments
It would be better to buy property in more judicially sound countries and avoid the fickle and antiforeign sentiments that are obvious to all, ... «Jakarta Post, Jul 15»
2
Op-Ed: Sask. could prosper as Alberta declines
In Saskatchewan, if the Brad Wall government stopped pandering to anti-out-of-province and antiforeign investment sentiment, that would be ... «Regina Leader-Post, Jun 15»
3
Beijing's Textbook Hypocrisy
Yet its Patriotic Education Campaign has stoked antiforeign sentiment that might be exploited in future by an expansionist government. «Wall Street Journal, Jun 15»
4
A shifting international perception of Indonesia
But they are at times confused by policies and rhetoric that seem to reflect antiforeign, market-unfriendly sentiments that are often couched in ... «Jakarta Post, May 15»
5
Does Georgia Have The Will, Or A Way, To Stop Pankisi Residents …
... RFE/RL that the proposed "antiforeign-fighter laws" appear to have been developed to "provide the sensation of addressing a public need.". «RadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty, Apr 15»
6
Shanghai's FTZ fails to impress US companies
... and have echoed concerns by American companies elsewhere in China about growing antiforeign sentiment and slowing economic growth. «Business Spectator, Mar 15»
7
Officials downplay xenophobia in Soweto looting and violence
Mr Maile, along with community safety MEC Sizakele Nkosi-Malobane, attempted to underplay the antiforeign nature of the attacks, saying they ... «BDlive, Jan 15»
8
In Invoking Shanghai Stampede, College Stirs Outrage
He said the curbs on Christmas celebrations had more to do with student welfare than with antiforeign sentiment. “A lot of our buildings are ... «New York Times, Jan 15»
9
Thailand Unravels
The Japanese and British Embassies have warned that antiforeign business policies risk an exodus of capital. Some experts on Thai politics ... «Wall Street Journal, Dec 14»
10
In New China, 'Hostile' West Is Still Derided
“Historically, during every period with many deep conflicts within the country, there has been a surge of antiforeign sentiments from the party,” ... «New York Times, Nov 14»

REFERENCE
« EDUCALINGO. Antiforeign [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/antiforeign>. Apr 2024 ».
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