anglomania

/'æɳglou'meinjə/

Thân thiện

A young woman's anglomania is evident from her collection of classic British novels and a steaming cup of tea.

Definition

Noun: An excessive or intense enthusiasm for, admiration of, or imitation of English customs, styles, or culture.

Usage

Anglomania is used to describe a strong, often uncritical, fascination with England and everything associated with it. It implies a level of passion that goes beyond simple appreciation and may be seen as extreme or imitative.

Examples

• Noun:
  • Her anglomania was evident in her wardrobe, which was filled with tweed jackets and wellington boots.
  • The 18th-century Russian aristocracy was known for its anglomania, adopting English manners, landscaping, and even political ideas.
  • His anglomania led him to drink only English tea and follow the Premier League religiously.

Advanced Usage

• Cultural Phenomenon: The term is often used in historical or sociological contexts to describe periods or groups where admiration for English culture became a dominant trend in another country.
  • The wave of anglomania in France during the 19th century influenced literature and fashion.

Variants and Related Words

• Anglophile (noun): A person who greatly admires England or English things. (Note: An has a strong liking, while implies an excessive or manic degree of admiration.)
  • He was a lifelong anglophile, but his sister's obsession bordered on anglomania.

Synonyms

• Anglophilia: A strong admiration for England and English things. (This is a close synonym but often lacks the connotation of excess implied by .)

Antonyms

• Anglophobia: A dislike or fear of England or English culture.

Học thuật

Noun

1. an excessive enthusiasm for all things English

Từ đồng nghĩa

• anglomania