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Anglomania

Anglomania

9.6
A great love of the English language and things from England that is too much
  • noun
  • /ˌæŋɡləˈmeɪniə/
translation icon : anglomanía
  • Many people in the city suffer from Anglomania.

Examples

  • The rise of Anglomania in the city led to more English-style cafes opening up.

  • Her Anglomania was evident in her collection of British teapots and novels.

  • Despite criticism, his Anglomania drove him to visit London every year.

  • His Anglomania is evident in his collection of British novels.

  • Many young people today are captivated by Anglomania, often immersing themselves in British pop culture and music.

  • His Anglomania led him to adopt a British accent and exclusively watch British television shows.

  • The rise of Anglomania in the city was evident in the popularity of English-themed cafes and pubs.

Synonyms

Anglophilia
vsAnglomania
1 8.9

A strong love for England, its people, and their way of life

is excessive and often obsessive rather than moderate admiration

How Enthusiastic

Anglomania
9.6
passion
463 2.5
enthusiasm
288 2.2
admiration
106 1.8
liking
1 1.0
interest
∞ 1.0

Surface Forms

Anglomania singular
Anglomanias plural

Morphology

Anglomania = Anglo + mania (transparent) = Anglo + mania

The components 'Anglo' and 'mania' clearly indicate an obsession with English culture.

Etymology

The word Anglomania combines Anglo 'English' and -mania 'madness' or 'a strong craze', like Beatlemania for the Beatles. So, Anglomania means a very strong love or obsession with English people, language, or culture.