A philosopher or scholar, usually an ancient Greek one, such as Plato. When used in this context, it can be used as a compliment for someone brilliant.
"The brilliance of Paracelsus could be compared to that of a classical xenophilus."
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a mental illness where someone cares more about other cultures and peoples to the destruction of their own.
the leftists are xenophilliac and are happy to dissolve the nation states heritage with immigration to make their one world government.
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Get the xenophilliac mug.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 polyglots and learn different languages and writing systems. A xenophile is the opposite of a xenophobe.
An Orientalist may be a xenophile, though not all xenophiles are Orientalists. Xenophiles are often polyglots 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.
Being extremely old, full and varied, the cultures of India and China are popular among xenophiles.
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Get the Xenophilius Lovegood mug.A misspelling of the word Xerophilous, meaning adapted to a dry arid climate.
That or the boat me and my friends made in Japanese class out of a mini cerial box, an amp can, some graph paper, and lots of glue and tape.
That or the boat me and my friends made in Japanese class out of a mini cerial box, an amp can, some graph paper, and lots of glue and tape.
We finally put the S.S.Xerophilus on a remote control car! And we gave it a rocket engine! Look at it sail the seas!
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Those who identify as Xenophiliacs typically feel sexual desires for one or more fictional races of aliens, mutants, or other sentient beings that are not human in movies, books, etc
It is not limited to any gender or sexuality.
Those who identify as Xenophiliacs typically feel sexual desires for one or more fictional races of aliens, mutants, or other sentient beings that are not human in movies, books, etc
It is not limited to any gender or sexuality.
Girl one: Damn - did you see Turtles in Time? There were Raphaels everywhere!
Girl two: Ewwww! He's a mutant freak!
Girl one: You know I'm a xenophiliac. Besides, he's better looking than your boyfriend!
Girl two: Ewwww! He's a mutant freak!
Girl one: You know I'm a xenophiliac. Besides, he's better looking than your boyfriend!
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