Anglophilia (Noun)
Meaning
Admiration for Britain and British customs.
Classification
Nouns denoting feelings and emotions.
Examples
- The country's strong anglophilia was evident in the number of English pubs and restaurants that lined its streets.
- As a self-proclaimed Anglophile, she had a collection of Union Jack merchandise and was particularly fond of drinking tea from fine china cups.
- Her love of Jane Austen novels was just one symptom of a deeper anglophilia that led her to visit the UK every year.
- Despite growing up in the US, his family's anglophilia was clear in the traditional English breakfasts they made on weekends.
- After watching too many BBC period dramas, she developed a case of anglophilia that saw her wanting to try crumpets and wear tweed jackets.