Xenomania

C2 16+

Pronunciation: /ˌziː.nəʊˈmeɪ.ni.ə/

Definitions of xenomania

noun an intense enthusiasm or obsession for foreign cultures

Example Sentences

A1 Xenomania is a strong enthusiasm for foreign cultures.

A2 She developed xenomania after traveling to different countries.

B1 Xenomania can lead people to constantly seek out new and exotic experiences.

B2 The artist's xenomania was evident in the diverse influences in their work.

C1 His xenomania drove him to learn multiple languages and immerse himself in various traditions.

C2 The professor's xenomania was reflected in her extensive collection of artifacts from around the world.

Examples of xenomania in a Sentence

formal Xenomania is a term used to describe an intense enthusiasm for foreign cultures.

informal She has a serious case of xenomania, always talking about traveling to exotic places.

slang I caught the xenomania bug after my trip to Japan and now I can't stop watching anime.

figurative His xenomania for Italian cuisine led him to open his own pasta restaurant.

Grammatical Forms of xenomania

past tense

xenomaniad

plural

xenomaniacs

comparative

more xenomaniac

superlative

most xenomaniac

present tense

xenomaniacs

future tense

will xenomaniac

perfect tense

have xenomaniaced

continuous tense

are xenomaniacing

singular

xenomaniac

positive degree

xenomaniac

infinitive

to xenomaniac

gerund

xenomaniacing

participle

xenomaniaced

Origin and Evolution of xenomania

First Known Use: 1880 year
Language of Origin: Greek
Story behind the word: The word 'xenomania' originates from the Greek words 'xeno' meaning foreign or strange, and 'mania' meaning madness or obsession.
Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe an intense enthusiasm or obsession with foreign cultures or people, the term 'xenomania' has evolved to also encompass a fascination with anything foreign or exotic.