angloman
|an-glo-man|
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/ˈæŋɡloʊˌmæn/
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/ˈæŋɡləʊˌmæn/
admirer of English things
Etymology
Etymology Information
'angloman' originates from French, specifically the word 'anglomanie,' where 'anglo-' meant 'English' and '-manie' meant 'mania' or 'craze.'
Historical Evolution
'anglomanie' was adopted into English as 'angloman' in the 18th century, referring to someone with a mania for English things.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'someone with a mania for English things,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a person who is greatly fond of or admires England or English things, especially English customs, culture, or people.
He was known as an angloman because of his love for English literature and traditions.
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Last updated: 2025/08/09 06:21