A strong love, admiration, or preference for England, English culture, English language, or English-speaking peoples.
From Anglo- + -philia (Greek 'philia' meaning love of). The -philia suffix specifically denotes an affection or preference, distinguishing it from the broader -phile. The term emerged in the 19th century.
Anglophilia often appears as a status marker: adopting a British accent, preferring British spelling, or decorating with Union Jacks became ways for people to signal sophistication and cultural refinement.
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