English word xenoencyclopedia comes from English encyclopedia, English xeno-
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| encyclopedia | English (eng) | (dated) The circle of arts and sciences; a comprehensive summary of knowledge, or of a branch of knowledge.. A comprehensive reference work (often spanning several printed volumes) with articles (usually arranged in alphabetical order, or sometimes arranged by category) on a range of subjects, sometimes general, sometimes limited to a particular field. |
| xeno- | English (eng) | From a foreign place, as in xenolith. Having to do with foreigners, as in xenophilia, or more commonly, xenophobia.. Relating to strangers or strangeness, as in xenodochy or xenomenia. |
| xenoencyclopedia | English (eng) | (science fiction, rare) Encyclopedia of science fiction. |