Europhobe
|Eu/ro/phobe|
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/ˈjʊərəˌfoʊb/
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/ˈjʊərəˌfəʊb/
Fear or opposition to the EU
Etymology
Etymology Information
'Europhobe' originates from the combination of 'Euro-' referring to Europe and '-phobe' from Greek 'phobos' meaning 'fear'.
Historical Evolution
'Europhobe' was coined in the late 20th century as a term to describe individuals opposed to European integration.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'fear of Europe', but over time it evolved to specifically refer to opposition to the European Union.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a person who has a strong dislike or fear of the European Union or European integration.
The politician was labeled a Europhobe due to his anti-EU stance.
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Last updated: 2025/02/08 10:14