Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

francophobe

noun

/ˌfræŋ.kəˈfoʊb/

Definition

A person who dislikes or strongly opposes the French language or French culture.

Examples

The article highlighted how certain political movements had several prominent francophobes who rejected French influence.
She identified as a francophobe after her negative experience while studying in Paris.
In discussions about cultural diversity, interactions with francophobes became a topic of concern.

Meaning

The term describes someone who harbors negative feelings towards French-speaking people or French culture, which can be a result of personal experiences, historical tensions, or cultural biases.