Xenos (from Ancient Greek ξένος (xénos); pl. xenoi) is a word used in the Greek language from Homer onwards. The most standard definition is 'stranger'. [1]

Xenos (pronounced ZEE-nahs or zehn-AHS) is a High Gothic term used by the people and adepta of the Imperium of Man that means "stranger" and "alien". It is often used by the Adeptus Terra to signify …

Mar 26, 2025 · In Games Workshop's Warhammer 40,000 universe, 'Xenos' is a blanket term used by humans for any life form that isn't either human, or a daemonic entity of the Warp (the setting's …

Every Xenos Faction Explained in 10 Minutes In this video I covered the lore of the eight main Xenos factions of Warhammer 40k, trying to go over the core aspects of each while still keeping it...

Jun 18, 2025 · The term "Xenos" refers to all alien species that exist in the Warhammer 40k universe, many of which are hostile to humanity and other races.

Xenos (Greek: ξένος) is a term that originates from Ancient Greek and means “foreigner,” “stranger,” or “guest.” It is a nuanced word that can convey various relationships between the host and the …

Dec 19, 2025 · The Ordo Xenos is one of the three major Ordos of the Inquisition, dedicated to countering the threat of alien species. Their military arm is the Deathwatch.

Who Are The Xenos? In Warhammer 40k, “Xenos” refers to alien species that exist outside of humanity. This term encompasses a wide variety of races, including the Eldar, Orks, Tyranids, and Necrons. …

Dec 26, 2025 · From earlier ξένϝος (xénwos), from Proto-Hellenic *ksénwos, which Beekes tentatively considers Pre-Greek; he also mentions attempts to connect the term to Proto-Indo-European *gʰóstis …

Greek transliteration: xenos Simplified transliteration: xenos Numbers Strong's number: 3581