kadoubek's definitions

xenoglossophilia

n. An infatuation with foreign languages

-- from Greek prefix xeno-, "foreigner" or "stranger;" prefix glosso-, "language" or "tongue;" and philia meaning "love."

cf. xenolinguaphilia, using Latinate lingua for "language."

Due to her xenoglossophilia, she learned twelve foreign languages while at university.

by kadoubek January 8, 2009

xenoglossophobia

n. A fear of foreign languages

-- from Greek prefix xeno-, "foreigner" or "stranger;" prefix glosso-, "language" or "tongue;" and phobos meaning "fear."

cf. xenolinguaphobia, using Latinate lingua for "language."

His xenoglossophobia prevented him from accompanying the production team overseas.

by kadoubek January 8, 2009