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xenophile

n. A person who is especially interested in foreign cultures, languages, and people. This usually develops through education and research about the varied accomplishments--artistic, linguistic, political, martial, architectural--of cultures not their own. Unlike such specimens as the Wapanese or the rice queen, xenophiles are not motivated by jungle fever, yellow fever or spice fever. Of course, xenophiles often display some romantic appreciation for the denizens of the culture/s in which they are interested.
An Orientalist may be a xenophile, though not all xenophiles are Orientalists. Xenophiles are often polyglotts and learn different languages and writing systems. A xenophile is the opposite of a xenophobe.
Much to their chagrin, xenophiles are commonly asked such questions as "What do you see in (insert name of country)?" or "Why do you like ________ people so much?"

Being extremely old, full and varied, the cultures of India and China are popular among xenophiles.
by madmouth January 1, 2009
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XenoPull

The infamous XenoPull™ as carried out by Xenocidic of World of Warcraft Stormrage server involves pulling far too many mobs as can be easily handled by the party or raid. Success is not guaranteed however, and overcoming a XenoPull™ is a sign of strength and co-ordination on behalf of the raid/party.
( Not to be confused with the leeroy which has only a 32.33%, repeating of course, chance of survival )
Can you believe Groggy XenoPulled in Molten core?
by Xenocidic May 28, 2005
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Xenopronouns

Xenopronouns (Zee-no-pronouns) are pronouns outside of they/she/he. It is not the same as neopronouns (nee-oh-pronouns) which include it/its and Xey/xem etc.

Xenopronouns are used for xenogenders which are genders that relate to a persons interest i.e. catgender. Xenopronouns are mostly used online, less irl.
Person 1: "Hi! What are your pronouns?"
Person 2: "Oh! I go by she/her and I use Xenopronouns, I use cat/catself online."
Person 1: "Awesome!"
by Ace. K. Butterfingers February 6, 2023
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Xenophontis

Used to signify addiction to the Australian band Parkway Drive.
"Dude have you heard the new Parkway Drive album? It's literally the best thing I've ever heard in my life!"

"Sounds like someone has a severe case of Xenophontis!"
by Scales the Fish November 1, 2011
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Xenos ex Machina

A plot device whereby a seemingly inextricable problem is suddenly and abruptly solved with the contrived and unexpected intervention of an extraterrestrial being.
Hey look, Superman saved the day by flying around the Earth really fast and turning back time! Thank goodness for Xenos ex Machina!
by Royston Lodge September 13, 2011
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xenophilia

Sexual attraction to extraterrestrials.
You think your girlfriend's a freak? Mine's into xenophilia - I have to wear green antennae every time I wanna have sex.
by PositiveZero December 3, 2005
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xenophase

A site with a extremely helpful community that you can expect when you post a topic to have at least 3 replies. Also they let you play counter strike and ragnarok for free. However one thing that is annoying is that there are always a few people that stick to the rules too much...
I went to xenophase.net yesterday and had all of life's questions answered.
by K4lam1ty November 5, 2008
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