Xenophilia

Definition - What does Xenophilia mean?

Xenophilia refers to a person's intense attraction or affection toward strangers or foreigners. It comes from the Greek word xenos, which means “unknown” or “stranger.” A few social scientists say that xenophilia is rooted to cultural cringe. This is the feeling that another's culture is more superior than one's own.

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Kinkly explains Xenophilia

Xenophilia becomes apparent in one's choice of romantic or sexual partners. A distaste for people of the same culture is common among those with xenophilia. By itself, there is nothing wrong with this. A person's romantic preferences are personal choices that society shouldn't impose upon. However, one's xenophilia should not be cause to discriminate against people from non-preferred cultures. There should be a clear distinction between feeling attraction for a particular race and discriminating against others.