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anglophobia

 

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Noun anglophobia has 1 sense
  1. Anglophobia - dislike (or fear) of England and English customs
    --1 is a kind of
    dislike
    Antonyms: Anglophilia

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Anglophobia

Definition: Anglophobia is the fear, dislike, or prejudice against the English, the English culture, or the dominance of the English language.

Possible Parts of Speech:

  • Noun

Senses and Usages:

Sense 1: Fear or hatred towards the English or their culture.

Example sentence 1: The political climate in that country is driven by anglophobia, making it difficult for English tourists to feel welcome.

Example sentence 2: Her anglophobia caused her to refuse watching English movies or reading English literature.

Sense 2: Aversion to the dominance of the English language.

Example sentence 1: Language policies were implemented to protect the national identity of the country and counteract anglophobia.

Example sentence 2: The professor's anglophobia led him to prioritize teaching French over English in his linguistics course.

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