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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.
xenoglossophobia by kadoubek January 8, 2009

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.
xenoglossophilia by kadoubek January 8, 2009

Xenobonerphobia 

The irrational fear of other people's erections.
Gary's xenobonerphobia prevented him from going down on Barry.
Xenobonerphobia by McSTIFF September 30, 2016

xenoplanet 

a planet that lies outside the solar system; exoplanet.
Scientists are exploring xenoplanets for years.
xenoplanet by Uttam Maharjan 2 August 6, 2014

Xenobonerphobia 

The pathological fear of other people's boners.
"Dude, that Griff had some serious xenobonerphobia. It's either his chode or the high road."
Xenobonerphobia by McSTIFF February 26, 2022

Xenoglossifume 

The feeling of annoyance towards the use of unnecessary foreign words or phrases in casual conversation.
When he suddenly said “c’est la vie” while we’re discussing about the unfair things of life, the xenoglossifume kicked in.