anglomania
/'æɳglou'meinjə/
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.
Noun
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an excessive enthusiasm for all things English
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