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Slavophile

Slavophile

9.9
Showing strong admiration for Slavic people and their culture
  • adjective
  • /ˈslævəˌfaɪl/
translation icon : eslavófilo
  • The writer's Slavophile views were evident in his praise of traditional Slavic customs.

Examples

  • Her Slavophile attitude led her to study the languages and history of Eastern Europe.

  • Many intellectuals in the 19th century held Slavophile beliefs, opposing Western influence.

  • He is a passionate Slavophile who loves Russian literature.

  • The Slavophile movement gained popularity in the 19th century.

  • His Slavophile beliefs were reflected in the traditional Slavic festivals he organized every year.

  • As a Slavophile, she enjoyed exploring the rich folklore and history of Slavic nations.

  • The Slavophile movement celebrated the unique cultural heritage of the Slavic people.

How Admiring

fanatical
30 6.8
Slavophile
9.9
supportive
348 2.8
sympathetic
152 3.4
interested
1.0
indifferent
46 4.4

Surface Forms

Slavophile positive

Morphology

Slavophile = Slav (transparent) = Slav + ophile

The meaning is directly compositional: 'Slav' + '-ophile' means someone or something showing admiration for Slavs.

Etymology

Slavophile comes from Slav ('Slavic people') and the ending -phile ('lover'), the same ending you see in Anglophile. So to be Slavophile as an adjective means showing strong love or admiration for Slavic people or their culture.