Russophil

noun

Rus·​so·​phil

ˈrəsəˌfil

variants or Russophile

-fīl

plural -s

: one who admires or supports Russia or Russian policy

Word History

Etymology

Russo- + -phil, -phile

First Known Use

1853, in the meaning defined above

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