# xenomania

> English word · Noun

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

## 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).

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
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