Europhobic
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/ˌjʊərəˈfoʊbɪk/
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/ˌjʊərəˈfəʊbɪk/
Fear or dislike of Europe
Etymology
Etymology Information
'Europhobic' originates from the combination of 'Euro-' referring to Europe and '-phobic' from Greek 'phobos' meaning 'fear'.
Historical Evolution
'Europhobic' was formed in modern English by combining 'Euro-' with '-phobic', following the pattern of words like 'xenophobic'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'fear of Europe', but over time it evolved to include a broader dislike or aversion to European culture.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
having an irrational fear or dislike of Europe or European culture.
His Europhobic views were evident in his speeches.
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Last updated: 2025/02/08 10:25