Anglophile

/ˈæŋɡloʊfaɪl/ noun

Definition

A person who loves, admires, or is greatly interested in England, English culture, English language, or English-speaking peoples.

Etymology

From Anglo- (relating to England) + -phile (Greek 'philos' meaning lover of). The word gained prominence in the 19th century as interest in English customs and culture spread internationally.

Kelly Says

Anglophiles exist everywhere: from Japanese manga fans obsessed with British school uniforms to Americans who collect Downton Abbey memorabilia—it shows how cultural attraction can be both genuine and performed.

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