the condition of being an alien.
the seizure of foreign subjects to enforce a claim for justice or other right against their nation.
one who studies gypsies. Also gypsologist, gipsologist.
the custom or policy of favoring native-born citizens over immigrants, as in the awarding of government jobs. See also philosophy
. —nativist, n.
the process of assuming or being granted citizenship of a country, usually a country other than that of the person’s origin.
. the state or quality of being foreign or of having come from abroad.
. something typical or characteristic of a foreigner. —peregrine, adj.
. a person who lives beyond the mountains.
. a foreigner or stranger. —tramontane, adj.
the state or condition of being out of sympathy with or against American behavior, attitudes, beliefs, etc. —un-American, n., adj.
a custom prohibiting strangers or foreigners from residing at Sparta and empowering magistrates to expel them.
a custom of hospitality, specifically the giving of presents to guests or strangers, especially foreign ambassadors. —xenial, adj.
a building’ or special place for the reception of strangers. Also called xenodochy.
. the reception of or extending of hospitality to strangers or foreigners.
a mania for foreigners.
an abnormal fear or hatred of foreigners and strange things.