Gallophile

/ˈɡæloʊfaɪl/ noun

Definition

A person who loves France, French culture, or the French language.

Etymology

From Gallo- (relating to France or the Gauls) combined with the Greek suffix -phile (from philos meaning 'loving'), literally 'one who loves France.'

Kelly Says

Thomas Jefferson was such a gallophile that he spent five years in Paris and brought back French wine, French architecture ideas, and even French fries—though he definitely didn't call them that.

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