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Russophobia

American  
[ruhs-uh-fohb-ee-uh] / ˌrʌs əˈfoʊb i ə /

noun

  1. fear, hatred, or prejudice toward Russia, Russians, or Russian culture.


Other Word Forms

  • Russophobic adjective

Example Sentences

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In court, Meta's lawyer at the time said Meta was not carrying out extremist activity and was against Russophobia.

From Reuters • Oct. 11, 2022

We constantly tried to forewarn our partners — but for the most part, they thought it was an exaggeration, an example of Russophobia.

From Salon • Apr. 9, 2022

"It is crucial we do not descend into Russophobia, like any other phobia, bigotry or discrimination," he added.

From BBC • Mar. 11, 2022

All of which the authorities here deny, and dismiss as Russophobia.

From BBC • Jul. 13, 2018

The reign of this emperor has been made very familiar to Englishmen by the highly coloured portrait given by the traveller Clarke, who laboured under the most aggravated Russophobia.

From Russia As Seen and Described by Famous Writers by Singleton, Esther