anglomaniac
|an-glo-ma-ni-ac|
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/ˌæŋ.ɡloʊˈmeɪ.ni.æk/
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/ˌæŋ.ɡləʊˈmeɪ.ni.æk/
excessive admiration for England
Etymology
'anglomaniac' originates from English, specifically from the combination of 'Anglo-' meaning 'English' and '-maniac' meaning 'one who has an excessive enthusiasm or obsession.'
'anglomaniac' was formed in the 19th century from 'anglomania' (excessive admiration for England) and the suffix '-ac' (denoting a person with a mania), and eventually became the modern English word 'anglomaniac.'
Initially, it meant 'a person obsessed with England or English things,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a person who has an excessive admiration for England or English things.
He is an anglomaniac who collects British antiques.
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Adjective 1
relating to or characteristic of an excessive admiration for England or English things.
Her anglomaniac tastes are evident in her home decor.
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Last updated: 2025/08/09 07:06
