Anglimaniac

/ˌæŋɡlɪˈmeɪniæk/ noun

Definition

A person who is obsessively devoted to English culture, language, or customs; an extreme anglophile.

Etymology

From 'Anglo-' (English) plus 'maniac' (from Greek 'mania,' obsession), combining to mean someone obsessed with English things.

Kelly Says

The suffix '-maniac' comes from Greek and means wild obsession—similar words like 'pyromaniac' (fire obsession) or 'kleptomaniac' (stealing obsession) all share this extreme connotation!

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