xeno-, xen-, -xenic, -xenism, -xenist, -xenous, -xeny
(Greek: foreign, foreigner; alien; strange, stranger; and by extension, guest)
The "x" in xeno- is pronounced "z"; "zeno". Greeks are said to have considered any stranger a "guest" and modern Greek includes xenodocheion a "guest house" or "house for guests" or its modern version of "hotel".
The etymological meaning usually denotes some aspect of a relationship involving guests or visitors of some kind.
xenapistia
xenembole
xenia
xeniaphobia
A dread of foreign doctors not so much because of their inadequate medical skills but more from their inadequate acquaintance with the English language.
xeniatrophobia
An abnormal fear of foreign doctors.
xeniobiosis
Hospitality (cordial and generous treatment) in ant colonies.
xenoacanthine
xenoacanthousm
xenobiologist
A scientist who speculates on the biology of alien life forms.
A xenobiologist is usually a human doctor, or biologist, who is an expert regarding the physiology of alien organisms and life forms.
xenobiology
xenobiosis
A form of symbiosis among ants in which two colonies of different species live together on friendly terms without rearing their broods in common.
xenobiotic
1. A pharmacologically, endocrinologically, or toxicologically active substance not endogenously produced and therefore foreign to an organism.
2. A foreign organic chemical; a reference to environmental pollutants; such as, pesticides in runoff water.
xenocracy
A ruling body of foreigners.
xenocurrency
xenocytophilic
Related "foreign, strange" word families:
allotrio-;
barbar-.
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