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xenomania

/ˌzɛn.əˈmeɪ.ni.ə/
xen · o · ma · ni · a
Adverb:xenomaniacally
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Plural:xenomanias
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Adjective:xenomaniacal
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xenomania Lexical Profile

xenomania Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

An inordinate attachment to or excessive preference for foreign customs, institutions, manners, or items.

Example

"His xenomania was clearly evident in his refusal to consume any domestic media or literature, claiming that true intellectual value could only be found abroad."

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Word Nuance & Usage

While 'xenophilia' denotes a healthy appreciation or affection for foreign cultures, 'xenomania' implies an excessive, almost obsessive infatuation that often leads to the unjustified denigration of one's own native culture.

• Rhymes for xenomania

• Nearby Words

xenogenous
xenoglossia
xenoglossy
xenomania
xenomenia
xenomorphic
xenomorphically

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the late 19th century from the Greek 'xenos' (stranger, guest, or foreigner) combined with 'mania' (madness or frenzy).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Xenomania. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/xenomania
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