anglophobia

/'æɳglou'foubjə/

Thân thiện

A person expresses anglophobia by refusing to drink tea.

Definition

Noun: - A strong dislike of or prejudice against England, its people, its culture, or its influence: Anglophobia refers to a sentiment of fear, hatred, or hostility directed towards England or things perceived as English.

Usage

Anglophobia is used to describe a specific political, cultural, or social bias. It is typically a formal or academic term used in discussions of history, politics, or international relations to describe an attitude rather than a single action.

Examples

• Noun:
  • The politician's speeches were criticized for stoking anglophobia among the population.
  • Historical conflicts in the region have sometimes led to lingering anglophobia.

Advanced Usage

• As a political sentiment: Anglophobia can be analyzed as a component of national identity or anti-colonial sentiment in certain historical contexts.
  • The study examined how anglophobia shaped the country's early foreign policy.

Variants and Related Words

• Anglophobe (noun): A person who has a strong dislike of England or English things.
  • He was labeled an anglophobe for his consistent criticism of British foreign policy.
• Anglophobic (adjective): Characterized by or showing anglophobia.
  • The article was denounced for its anglophobic rhetoric.

Synonyms

• Anti-British sentiment: A general term for opposition to or dislike of Britain.
• Anglophobism: A less common synonym for anglophobia.

Antonyms

• Anglophilia: A strong admiration for or appreciation of England and English things.

Học thuật

Noun

1. dislike (or fear) of Britain and British customs

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