A researcher in Port Jefferson, New York, wonders if there’s a single word that means the opposite of prejudice. Unhate? He suggests the word allophilia, a combination of Greek words that mean love or like of the other. This is part of a complete episode.
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I don’t think allophilia is the right word. “Prejudice” assumes an “other”, distinguishing ones self (good) from the other (bad). Using a word that continues this sense of otherness does not feel right. Something like unity or another word for recognizing the oneness of us all would be better
I just heard this on 10/20/19, and didn’t realize it was a repeat from 2017. I like the comment above, from M Evans. I wish there was a way the meaning of ‘celebrate’ could be incorporated into a new word. I want everyone to see this video. it’s less than 6 minutes long. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wbf8nqMh0R0&list=PLL8_5VpX9TxozDVGx7XcVyaGdSBO5ALxD&index=159 Thanks for your wonderful program!