Celtophobe

/ˈkɛltəfoʊb/ noun

Definition

A person who dislikes, fears, or is prejudiced against Celtic peoples or culture.

Etymology

From Celt (Celtic peoples) and -phobe (from Greek phobos meaning 'fear' or 'hatred'). This is the opposite of celtophil, describing negative attitudes toward Celts.

Kelly Says

For over 2,000 years, Celts were feared and stereotyped as barbarians by Mediterranean civilizations—ironically, Celtic art was incredibly sophisticated, and we now know they had complex societies and amazing metalwork.

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