Choose the appropriate word to substitute for the given phrase:
A person who is attracted to foreign people, their culture and their customs
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
The correct answer is Option (4) → Xenophile
| Word | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (1) Xenophobe | a person who fears or dislikes foreigners (the opposite of a xenophile) | The xenophobe in our building does not let foreign students rent his flat. |
| (2) Philanthropist | a person who gives a lot of money and help to people in need | A local philanthropist paid for the new library in our village school. |
| (3) Misanthrope | a person who dislikes people in general and keeps away from them | Mr Sethi lives alone and talks to no one, so the children call him a misanthrope. |
| (4) Xenophile (answer) | a person who likes and is attracted to foreign people, their ways and their culture | Being a xenophile, Aarav learns Japanese and cooks Korean food every Sunday. |