xenophile
noun
A person who is attracted to foreign peoples, cultures, or customs.
Etymology
From Greek xenos "stranger, foreigner, guest" + philos "loving." The opposite of xenophobe.
Examples in Use
- 1.
"The xenophile collected art from dozens of countries."
- 2.
"Her xenophile tendencies led her to learn five languages."
- 3.
"The city attracted xenophiles from around the world."
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Fun Fact
Xenos in Greek meant both "stranger" and "guest"—ancient Greeks believed in xenia (guest-friendship), the sacred duty of hospitality to strangers. This culture produced both xenophile and its opposite, xenophobe.
Word Game Tips
Letters: 9 letters (X, E, N, O, P, H, I, L, E)
Scrabble Value: 21 points
Tip: Words ending in "LE" are often good scoring opportunities.
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