Xenophobe: someone with an intense or irrational dislike or fear of people from other countries. Xenophon: an Australian senator with an intense or irrational dislike or fear of gambling. A government study has concluded that the number of problem gamblers in Australia is declining, but Sen. Nick Xenophon says the methodology behind the study was faulty, despite endorsing previous studies that utilized the exact same methodology. Nick, mate… you can either have your Fosters or you can drink it. Read more.