xeno-

1. a combining form meaning “alien,” “strange,” “guest,” used in the formation of compound words:

   xenogamy, xenolith.

xeno-

combining_form

1. indicating something strange, different, or foreign

   xenogamy

Word History and Origins

Origin of xeno-¹

Combining form of Greek xénos stranger, guest (noun); alien, foreign, strange (adj.)

Word History and Origins

Origin of xeno-¹

from Greek xenos strange

Example Sentences

Regardless of his position as a xeno-naturalist, he is a complete layman in the psychosciences.

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