xenelasy

/zɛnɪˈleɪsi/

Definitions

1. noun

A rare or obsolete term for a foreign or exotic manner of speech, or a person who uses such speech.

“The linguist was fascinated by the xenelasy of the ancient dialect, which was unlike anything spoken in modern times.”

Synonyms

  • exoticism
  • foreignness

Antonyms

  • localism
  • nativeness