Definition

A person who loves or is attracted to things from other countries, especially different cultures and people.

Example

As a xenophile, she enjoys traveling to new countries and learning about their traditions.

Conversation

I've always thought being a xenophile is interesting.

Yeah, it really opens up your perspective on the world.

Exactly! I love learning about different cultures.

Same here! It makes travel so much more exciting.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Xenophile → It is formed from "xeno-" (from Greek "xenos", meaning stranger or foreigner) and "-phile" (from Greek "philos", meaning loving or fond of). The word describes someone who loves or is attracted to foreign cultures or people.

Memory Tip

Think of 'xeno-' meaning 'stranger' and '-phile' meaning 'loving' — a xenophile is someone who loves strangers or foreign cultures.

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