Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
francophobia
Noun
/fræŋkoʊˈfoʊbiə/

Definition
An irrational fear or aversion to French people or the French culture.

Examples
- His francophobia became apparent during the debate, where he dismissed French cuisine as inferior.
- The journalist wrote an article exploring the rise of francophobia in the region.
- Education can help reduce francophobia by promoting an understanding of French culture.

Meaning
Francophobia refers to a negative bias or prejudice specifically against things related to France and its citizens, manifesting as disdain or hostility toward French customs, language, and identity.

Synonyms
- Anti-French sentiment
- Franco-distrust
- Francophobic attitude