Anglophobia
noun
The dislike, fear or hatred of English people, English things, or the English language.
Even though they've lived in England for years, their anglophobia is still strong.
Often appears as...
- suffer from anglophobia
- express anglophobia
Usage tips
Disapproving
noun
The dislike, fear or hatred of English people, English things, or the English language.
Even though they've lived in England for years, their anglophobia is still strong.
Often appears as...
- suffer from anglophobia
- express anglophobia
Usage tips
Disapproving
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Negative Emotion
Anglophobia carries a strong negative and hostile feeling towards English-related subjects.
The debate was tainted by a speaker's anglophobia, making it hard to stay objective.
Pro Tip 2/3Cultural Sensitivity
Be aware that using 'anglophobia' might offend some people, as it relates to deep cultural biases.
Her anglophobia surfaced in her refusal to study English literature.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Just Fear
Anglophobia is more than fear; it includes strong dislike or hatred, which can be irrational.
His anglophobia was evident when he criticized all British customs unfairly.
Pro Tip 1/3Negative Emotion
Anglophobia carries a strong negative and hostile feeling towards English-related subjects.
The debate was tainted by a speaker's anglophobia, making it hard to stay objective.
Pro Tip 2/3Cultural Sensitivity
Be aware that using 'anglophobia' might offend some people, as it relates to deep cultural biases.
Her anglophobia surfaced in her refusal to study English literature.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Just Fear
Anglophobia is more than fear; it includes strong dislike or hatred, which can be irrational.
His anglophobia was evident when he criticized all British customs unfairly.
Pro Tip 1/3Negative Emotion
Anglophobia carries a strong negative and hostile feeling towards English-related subjects.
The debate was tainted by a speaker's anglophobia, making it hard to stay objective.
Pro Tip 2/3Cultural Sensitivity
Be aware that using 'anglophobia' might offend some people, as it relates to deep cultural biases.
Her anglophobia surfaced in her refusal to study English literature.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Just Fear
Anglophobia is more than fear; it includes strong dislike or hatred, which can be irrational.
His anglophobia was evident when he criticized all British customs unfairly.
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