Anglo-loving
|ang-glo-lov-ing|
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/ˈæŋɡloʊˌlʌvɪŋ/
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/ˈæŋɡləʊˌlʌvɪŋ/
fond of England/English culture
Etymology
'Anglo-loving' is a compound formed from the prefix 'Anglo-' (referring to England or the Angles) and the present-participial adjective 'loving' (from 'love').
'Anglo-' ultimately comes from the name of the Angles (Latin 'Angli'), via Old English elements like 'Englisc' meaning 'English'; 'love' comes from Old English 'lufian' (from Proto-Germanic *lubjan). These elements combined in modern English to form compounds such as 'Anglo-' + 'loving'.
The parts originally referred specifically to the Angles tribe and the general concept of love; compounded in modern usage the phrase now means 'having affection or preference for England/English culture or the English language.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
having a strong liking for England, English people, or English culture; showing preference or affection toward things associated with England or Britain.
His Anglo-loving reviews favored British authors and publishers above others.
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Adjective 2
displaying a preference for Anglophone (English-speaking) customs, institutions, or language rather than local or other foreign traditions.
The company's Anglo-loving policies prioritized English-language materials in international branches.
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Last updated: 2025/10/30 23:13