Anglophile Meaning in English

word

US

ˈænɡɫəˌfaɪɫ

ANG-gluh-fyle

UK

ˈæŋɡləfˌaɪl

ANG-gluh-file

Definition

A person who loves or admires England, English culture, or British things.

Usage & Nuances

Mostly formal or semi-formal; often used in cultural, academic, or humorous contexts. The opposite term is 'Anglophobe.' Frequently appears as a label for people fascinated by British culture, literature, or habits.

• Spanish: anglófilo - anglófila
• Portuguese (BR): anglófilo - anglófila
• Portuguese (PT): anglófilo - anglófila
• Chinese (Simplified): 英国迷 - 崇英者
• Chinese (Traditional): 英國迷 - 崇英者
• Hindi: अंग्लोफिल
• Arabic: محب لبريطانيا
• Bengali: ইংলophile - ইংলিশ-প্রেমী - ইংল্যান্ড-প্রেমী
• Russian: англофил
• Japanese: イングリシュ好き - 英国好き
• Vietnamese: người yêu nước Anh - người mê văn hóa Anh
• Korean: 앵글로파일 - 영국애호가
• Turkish: Anglofil - İngiltere hayranı
• Urdu: انگلوسانی پسند
• Indonesian: anglofil - pecinta budaya Inggris

Example Sentences

My uncle is an anglophile who visits London every year.

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An anglophile enjoys English traditions and holidays.

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She became an anglophile after reading many British novels.

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You can tell he's an anglophile by his collection of teapots and Beatles records.

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Many anglophiles dream of living in the UK someday.

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Are you an anglophile, or do you just like watching British TV shows?

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