Anglomania

usgb/ˌæŋɡləʊˈmeɪniə/
noun

A strong interest or love for all things English or British.

During the 18th century, French society had a serious bout of Anglomania; they couldn't get enough of English culture and fashion.
Visual representation of "anglomania" - A strong interest or love for all things English or British.

Often appears as...

  • developed anglomania
  • extreme anglomania
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Cultural Enthusiasm

Anglomania shows a fascination with British culture, beyond just liking it.

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Her anglomania was evident in her British-themed tea parties.
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Not Always Positive

Sometimes 'anglomania' can imply an excessive or uncritical admiration, which may not be positive.

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His peers teased him for his anglomania, calling it an obsession.
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Historical Reference

Understanding the historical context of when the term was popular can help grasp its full meaning.

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Studying the 1800s helps explain the origins of anglomania among European elites.
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