An irrational fear or hatred of German people, German culture, or anything German; prejudice against Germanic peoples.
From 'Germano-' (relating to Germans) combined with Greek 'phobos' (fear). The term emerged primarily in the 20th century during and after major conflicts.
During both World Wars, 'germanophobia' spiked so dramatically that Americans tried to rename sauerkraut 'liberty cabbage' and dachshunds 'liberty dogs'—fear rewrites language itself.
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