noun as in strong fondness

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Example:Due to xenophobia, some communities have become increasingly segregated, fearing those who are different from themselves.

Definition:An irrational fear or hatred of strangers or foreign things.

From xenophobia

Example:The xenologist theorized that intelligent life forms on other planets could be radically different from terrestrial creatures.

Definition:A scientist who studies xenoi, or specifically, extraterrestrial life or alien beings.

From xenologist

Example:The xenolinguist was able to translate a message from an alien spacecraft, opening new avenues for interstellar communication.

Definition:A linguist who studies alien languages or those of foreign cultures, often in a science fiction context.

From xenolinguist

Example:He is a true xenophile, always seeking out new cultures and experiencing unfamiliar ways of life.

Definition:A person who has a friendly inclination toward foreigners or foreign things.

From xenophile

Example:Xenobiologists are researching potential forms of alien life in other star systems, despite the vast distances involved.

Definition:The scientific study of alien life forms or life forms in different environments, often in science fiction.

From xenobiology