anglophobe
/'æɳgloufoub/
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Definition
- Noun:
- A person who hates or strongly dislikes England, its people, or its culture: An "anglophobe" is someone who harbors a strong aversion, prejudice, or hostility towards England and things considered English.
Examples of Usage
- Noun:
- The politician was accused of being an anglophobe due to his constant criticism of British foreign policy.
- Her refusal to watch any British films or television shows led her friends to jokingly call her an anglophobe.
Advanced Usage
- The term is often used in political, historical, or cultural discourse to describe an attitude or sentiment, not just an individual.
- The editorial was criticized for promoting anglophobe rhetoric.
Variants and Related Words
- Anglophobia (n): The hatred of or opposition to England, its people, or its culture.
- The history of anglophobia in that region dates back centuries.
Synonyms
- Anglophobic (adj): Having or showing a dislike of or prejudice against England or its people.
- He made several anglophobic remarks during the debate.
- Anti-British (adj): Opposed to Britain or British people (a broader term that can include anglophobia).
Antonyms
- Anglophile (n): A person who greatly admires England or English culture.
- As a lifelong anglophile, she collected British antiques and loved English literature.
Noun
- a person who hates England and everything English