xenophile
|xe-no-phile|
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/ˈzɛnəˌfaɪl/
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/ˈzɛnəfaɪl/
lover of foreign cultures
Etymology
Etymology Information
'xenophile' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'xenos' meaning 'foreign' and 'philos' meaning 'loving'.
Historical Evolution
'xenos' and 'philos' combined in Greek to form 'xenophilos', which eventually became the modern English word 'xenophile'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'lover of foreigners', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a person who is attracted to foreign peoples, cultures, or customs.
As a xenophile, she loved traveling to different countries and learning about their traditions.
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Last updated: 2025/05/13 12:54