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Definition of anglophile

anglophile

/ˈæŋ.ɡləˌfaɪl/
an · glo · phile
Plural:anglophiles
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Adjective:anglophilic
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• noun

1

A person who greatly admires or is fond of England, its people, its culture, or its customs.

Example

"As a devoted Anglophile, she spent every summer touring historic castles and literary landmarks across Britain."

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• adjective

1

Having a strong fondness or admiration for England, its people, or its culture.

Example

"The professor's Anglophile tendencies were evident in his tweed jackets and afternoon tea breaks."

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• Nearby Words

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angling
anglo
anglophile
anglophone
angola
angolan

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the mid-19th century, combining the Late Latin combining form 'Anglo-' (relating to the Angles or England) with the Ancient Greek suffix '-philos' (dear or loving).

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Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

Cite this Entry

Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Anglophile. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/anglophile
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