xenomania

English dictionary entry

Meanings

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

Pronunciation

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Word forms

xenomania

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).

Antonyms

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