Britannophile
|Brit-tan-no-phile|
/ˌbrɪtənəˈfaɪl/
lover of Britain
Etymology
'Britannophile' originates from the combination of Latin 'Britannia' and Greek 'philos', where 'Britannia' meant 'Britain' and 'philos' meant 'loving' or 'fond of'.
'Britannophile' was formed in English by combining 'Britannia' with the Greek-derived suffix '-phile' (from 'philos'); it entered modern English as a learned coinage in the 19th–20th century.
Initially, it meant 'a person who loves Britain', and over time this core meaning has remained largely unchanged.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a person who admires or has a strong fondness for Britain, British people, or British culture.
As a self-proclaimed Britannophile, she planned her vacation around British museums and historical sites.
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Last updated: 2025/10/30 02:19