Ententophil

/ɛnˈtɛn.təʊ.fɪl/ noun

Definition

A person who loves or is a fan of the Entente powers or their culture, especially during the World War I era.

Etymology

Combining 'Entente' (the historical alliance) with Greek '-phile' (lover of). This is a specialized historical term describing enthusiasm for the allied powers of WWI.

Kelly Says

This word captures the idea of political fandom—people who were 'ententophils' during WWI were essentially rooting for one side in history with emotional as well as rational conviction.

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