Germanophobist

/dʒɜːˈmænəfoʊbɪst/ noun

Definition

A person who has an intense fear or hatred of Germany, German people, or German culture.

Etymology

From German 'Germano-' (relating to Germany) + Greek 'phobos' (fear) + '-ist' (one who practices or believes). This compound emerged in English in the early 20th century, particularly during periods of political tension with Germany.

Kelly Says

Germanophobist is a fascinating historical word that peaked in usage during World Wars I and II—it reveals how fear of other nations gets literally encoded into our language, and how such words often disappear when tensions fade, making them linguistic ghosts of their era.

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