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Are there any words that are similar to anglophile but is for other countries?

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I recently learned the word anglophile. I want to know are there any any words that are similar to anglophile but for other countries? Thanks.

asked May 19, 2021 at 17:49

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I could be a Francophile.
– Weather Vane
May 19, 2021 at 17:53
It’s not in the dictionary yet, but I have heard and used Japanophile.
– FeliniusRex - gone
May 19, 2021 at 17:58
Also Sinophile isn't in Lexico.
– Weather Vane
May 19, 2021 at 17:59

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Etymologically,

Anglophile = Anglo- + -phile

Anglo- = of or pertaining to England or the English

-phile = one that loves, likes, or is attracted to

Similarly, there are germanophiles, francophiles, sinophiles, hispanophiles, indophiles, americanophiles and so on.

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answered May 19, 2021 at 17:56

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My cousin is a lusophile (loves Portugal).
– Michael Harvey
May 19, 2021 at 18:41

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