anglophobes
|an-glo-phobes|
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/ˈæŋɡləˌfoʊbz/
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/ˈæŋɡləˌfəʊbz/
(anglophobe)
one who fears or dislikes things English
Etymology
Etymology Information
'anglophobe' originates from French, specifically the word 'anglophobe,' where 'anglo-' meant 'English' and '-phobe' meant 'one who fears or dislikes.'
Historical Evolution
'anglophobe' was borrowed directly from French into English in the 19th century and eventually became the modern English word 'anglophobe.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'one who fears or dislikes England or English people,' and this meaning has remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
plural form of 'anglophobe'.
The conference was attended by several anglophobes.
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Last updated: 2025/08/09 09:06
