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Latinophobe

Latinophobe adjective: opposed to the Latin language.

Adjective

Latinophobe (not comparable)

  1. Opposed to the Latin language.
    • The local intellectual elite, which derived its tradition from the Nicaean reaction to Latin domination, the so-called "Hellenic renaissance," was becoming progressively more Greek in spirit and correspondingly more Latinophobe.1982, Byzantine Studies
  2. Exhibiting Latinophobia, fear, dislike or prejudice against Latinos or those who are Hispanic or Latin American.

Noun

Latinophobe (plural Latinophobes)

  1. One who fears or hates the Latin language.
    • This also shows the reason for using Latin names, to avoid confusion with the varying popular ones. A few examples such as "syringa-philadelphus-lilac" make even the most confirmed Latinophobe see glimmerings of light!1954, Bulletin, Garden Club of America
  2. One who exhibits Latinophobia, fear, dislike or prejudice against Latinos or those who are Hispanic or Latin American.

Forms of Latinophobe

pluralLatinophobes

Origin of Latinophobe

From Latino- + -phobe.

Questions about Latinophobe

What does Latinophobe mean?
Latinophobe means opposed to the Latin language.
What part of speech is Latinophobe?
Latinophobe can be an adjective or a noun.

Words near Latinophobe in the dictionary

  1. Latino/as
  2. latinoamericano
  3. Latinoness
  4. Latinophile
  5. Latinophiles
  6. Latinophobe
  7. Latinophobes
  8. Latinophobia
  9. Latinophobic
  10. Latinophone
  11. Latinophones

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