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Francophobe

[ frang-kuh-fohb ]

adjective

  1. Also Fran·co·pho·bic []. fearing or hating France, the French people, and French culture, products, etc.


noun

  1. a person who fears or hates France, the French people, French culture, products, etc.

Francophobe

/ ˈfræŋkəʊˌfəʊb /

noun

  1. a person who hates or despises France or its people
  2. a person who hates or fears Canadian Francophones
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Other Words From

  • Fran·co·pho·bi·a noun
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Word History and Origins

Origin of Francophobe1

First recorded in 1890–95; Franco- + -phobe
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Example Sentences

He was variously labeled a dangerous “Francophobe,” a federalist “fanatic,” and a political activist masquerading as a comedian.

And the great man, who I believe even the staunchest Francophobe can sign up to, expressed his undying love for his adopted city, hefty women, unruly kids and all.

Crude, rude and with more foul language than a Gordon Ramsay marathon, this smutty staple could give even the most hardened Francophobe a few guilty giggles.

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