xenophiles
Lovers of otherness
Xenophiles are people who are attracted to foreign peoples, cultures, or customs.
The term combines Greek roots meaning "foreign" and "love"—the opposite of xenophobes.
A xenophile might collect art from distant cultures, seek out immigrant neighborhoods for authentic cuisine, or prefer traveling to unfamiliar places: She's such a xenophile—she's learned bits of six languages just from her travels.
Hold closely in arms
- welcomingReceiving others warmly
- open-mindednessAcceptance of differing viewpoints
- toleranceWillingness to accept difference
- inclusionBeing made part
appreciation · receptivity · affinity · respect · admiration · empathy · understanding · solidarity
Coexistence of diverse traditions
- cosmopolitanismBelief in shared humanity
- pluralismCoexistence of differing views
- inclusivityPractice of welcoming all
- ethnicitiesGroups sharing cultural heritage
intercultural · cross-cultural · coexistence · globalism · melting-pot · mosaic · polyglot · multilingual
Frequent international voyager
- wanderlustCraving for distant places
- backpackerTraveler carrying supplies
- destinationIntended arrival point
- sightseeingVisiting places of interest
nomad · journey · pilgrimage · sojourn · homestay · expatriate · worldly · jet-setter
Intense absorbed interest
- inquisitivenessEager desire to learn
- interestAttention, stake, or fee
- enthusiasmIntense eager enjoyment
- eagernessIntense willingness to act
inquiry · learning · discovery · questioning · exploration · wonder · investigation · study
Study of human cultures
- customsTraditional practices or import taxes
- heritageInherited cultural legacy
- traditionsLong-established customs passed down
- folkloreInherited cultural narratives
cuisine · language · rituals · festivals · ceremonies · music · dance · literature
embrace
Hold closely in arms
- welcomingReceiving others warmly
- open-mindednessAcceptance of differing viewpoints
- toleranceWillingness to accept difference
inclusion · appreciation · receptivity · affinity · respect · admiration · empathy · understanding · solidarity · harmony
multiculturalism
Coexistence of diverse traditions
- cosmopolitanismBelief in shared humanity
- pluralismCoexistence of differing views
- inclusivityPractice of welcoming all
ethnicities · intercultural · cross-cultural · coexistence · globalism · melting-pot · mosaic · polyglot · multilingual · multiethnic
globetrotter
Frequent international voyager
- wanderlustCraving for distant places
- backpackerTraveler carrying supplies
- destinationIntended arrival point
sightseeing · nomad · journey · pilgrimage · sojourn · homestay · expatriate · worldly · jet-setter · abroad
fascination
Intense absorbed interest
- inquisitivenessEager desire to learn
- interestAttention, stake, or fee
- enthusiasmIntense eager enjoyment
eagerness · inquiry · learning · discovery · questioning · exploration · wonder · investigation · study · research
anthropology
Study of human cultures
- customsTraditional practices or import taxes
- heritageInherited cultural legacy
- traditionsLong-established customs passed down
folklore · cuisine · language · rituals · festivals · ceremonies · music · dance · literature · art
francophile
Admirer of French things
- neophileOne who craves novelty
- cosmopoliteCitizen of everywhere
xenophilesxenophobes
Those fearing outsiders
racists · bigots · nativists · chauvinists · jingoists