Anglophobe

noun

An·​glo·​phobe ˈaŋ-glə-ˌfōb How to pronounce Anglophobe (audio)
: a person who is averse to or dislikes England and things English
Anglophobia noun
Anglophobic adjective

Examples of Anglophobe in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web He was known around New York as both a champion of underdogs and an Anglophobe. Michael Tubridy, New York Daily News, 13 Aug. 2024

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Word History

Etymology

probably from French, from anglo- + -phobe

First Known Use

1866, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Anglophobe was in 1866

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Cite this Entry

“Anglophobe.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Anglophobe. Accessed 2 Nov. 2024.

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