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Russophile

Russophile

1 8.9
A person who likes Russia, its people or its culture
  • noun
  • /ˈrʌsəˌfaɪl/
: rusófilo
  • How does it feel to be a Russophile in America?

Examples

  • Many members of the Russophile group gathered to discuss the impact of Russian art on global culture.

  • The EYU has also supplied manpower for the separatist movement in Ukraine, its members fighting there under the banners of various Russophile armed groups.

    Academic text (2015)

  • At the school, Andrew participates in the University of Ottawa: International Law Student Association, Ukrainian Student Association, Russophile Circle (2011–2012).

    Blog text (21)

  • As a dedicated Russophile, she enjoys attending Russian cultural festivals and learning the language.

  • The documentary explored the life of a Russophile who promotes Russian literature and history in his community.

Synonyms

russist
vsRussophile
9.9

A person who supports Russian government policies or culture

admire and feel positive about that country's people, culture, or government

Antonyms

Russophobia
  • Offensive
1 9.2

A strong dislike or fear of Russia, including its people and government

How Pro-Russian

Russophile
1 8.9
anti-American
  • NSFW
1 6.8
Russophobia
  • Offensive
1 9.2

Surface Forms

Russophile singular
Russophiles plural

Morphology

Russophile = Russia (semi-transparent) = russo + phile

The meaning is fairly guessable from 'Russia' and '-phile', but the learned combining form 'russo-' is not familiar to many B1 learners.

Etymology

The word Russophile comes from Russo- meaning 'Russia' and -phile meaning 'lover', like in bibliophile or Anglophile, so a Russophile is a person who admires or supports Russia.