Yankophile

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English[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From Yank +‎ -o- +‎ -phile.

Noun[edit]

Yankophile (plural Yankophiles)

  1. (informal) A non-American who loves or admires the United States. [from the 20th c.]

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Adjective[edit]

Yankophile (not comparable)

  1. (informal) American-loving; admiring American culture.
    Synonym: Yankophilic

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