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xenomania

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 0.00 in modern English

Syllables
xeno-ma-nia
IPA
18
Scrabble Score
9
Letters
3
Syllables
7
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A strong or excessive preference for foreigners or for foreign customs, manners, or institutions.

Uncountable

Etymology

From xeno- + -mania. The components are of Ancient Greek origin. When used in the context of Greece, the word is likely borrowed from modern Greek ξενομανία (xenomanía).

Word Breakdown

Usage

Frequently Paired Words

multiculturalism xenophilia

Antonyms

xenophobia

Rhymes With

pennsylvania romania tasmania lithuania mania albania transylvania lusitania pomerania megalomania spotsylvania rumania

Questions

What does xenomania mean?
A strong or excessive preference for foreigners or for foreign customs, manners, or institutions.
Where does xenomania come from?
From xeno- + -mania. The components are of Ancient Greek origin. When used in the context of Greece, the word is likely borrowed from modern Greek ξενομανία (xenomanía).

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