# allophilia

> English word · Noun · IPA /ˌæləˈfɪliə/

## Definitions
1. The quality of having positive intergroup attitudes, i.e., positive attitudes towards outgroup members, those with characteristics different from one's own, such as people of different races, religions, cultures, etc.

## Etymology
From allo- + -philia.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/allophilia