What does "allophilia" mean?

The quality of having positive intergroup attitudes, i.e., positive attitudes towards outgroup members, those with characteristics different from one's own, such as people of different races, religions, cultures, etc.

What is a synonym for "allophilia"?

Common synonyms include: xenomania, xenophilia, xenophily.

How do you pronounce "allophilia"?

Pronounced //ˌæləˈfɪliə//.

Allophilia

//ˌæləˈfɪliə// noun

noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1
The quality of having positive intergroup attitudes, i.e., positive attitudes towards outgroup members, those with characteristics different from one's own, such as people of different races, religions, cultures, etc. countable, uncountable

Synonyms

All synonyms

xenomania xenophilia xenophily

Antonyms

All antonyms

prejudice xenophobia xenophoby

Etymology

From allo- + -philia.

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