Anglophobia
Anglophobia
Anglophobia (/ˌæŋɡləˈfoʊbiə/; from Latin Anglus "English" and Greek phobos "fear") is a term used to describe an irrational or extreme fear or dislike of England, its people, its culture, or the English language.
Etymology
The term Anglophobia comes from two root words. The first, Anglus, is a Latin term meaning "English". The second, phobos, is a Greek term meaning "fear". Combined, they form Anglophobia, which is used to describe an irrational fear or dislike of England and its culture.
Related Terms
- Xenophobia: A general fear or dislike of people from other countries or cultures.
- Francophobia: A fear or dislike specifically of France or French culture.
- Russophobia: A fear or dislike specifically of Russia or Russian culture.
- Sinophobia: A fear or dislike specifically of China or Chinese culture.
- Germanophobia: A fear or dislike specifically of Germany or German culture.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Anglophobia
- Wikipedia's article - Anglophobia
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