xenomaniac

/zɛnəmæniæk/

Definitions

1. noun

A person who has an excessive enthusiasm or interest in something, especially something foreign or exotic.

“She was a xenomaniac for trying unusual and exotic foods.”

2. adjective

Excessively enthusiastic or interested in something, especially something foreign or exotic.

“The xenomaniac tourist spent all his money on rare and expensive souvenirs.”

Synonyms

  • aficionado
  • enthusiast

Antonyms

  • phobist
  • traditionalist