Americophile
|A-mer-i-co-phile|
/əˈmɛrɪkəˌfaɪl/
admirer of America
Etymology
'Americophile' originates from English, specifically from the combination of 'America' and the Greek-derived suffix '-phile,' where '-phile' meant 'lover of' or 'enthusiast for.'
'Americophile' was formed in English in the 20th century by combining 'America' with '-phile,' following the pattern of similar words like 'Anglophile.'
Initially, it meant 'a lover of America,' and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage, referring to someone who admires the United States.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a person who admires or has a strong liking for the United States, its people, culture, or policies.
He is an Americophile who collects American memorabilia.
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Adjective 1
describing someone or something that admires or favors the United States, its people, culture, or policies.
She has Americophile tastes in music and movies.
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