Anglophobia

usgb/ˌæŋɡləʊˈfəʊbiə/
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.
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Often appears as...

  • suffer from anglophobia
  • express anglophobia

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Disapproving

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Negative Emotion

Anglophobia carries a strong negative and hostile feeling towards English-related subjects.

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The debate was tainted by a speaker's anglophobia, making it hard to stay objective.
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Cultural Sensitivity

Be aware that using 'anglophobia' might offend some people, as it relates to deep cultural biases.

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Her anglophobia surfaced in her refusal to study English literature.
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Not Just Fear

Anglophobia is more than fear; it includes strong dislike or hatred, which can be irrational.

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His anglophobia was evident when he criticized all British customs unfairly.
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