Latinophobe
adj, noun ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
- 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!"
- 2 One who exhibits Latinophobia, fear, dislike or prejudice against Latinos or those who are Hispanic or Latin American.
- 1 Opposed to the Latin language. not-comparable
"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."
- 2 Exhibiting Latinophobia, fear, dislike or prejudice against Latinos or those who are Hispanic or Latin American. not-comparable
Example
More examples"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."
Etymology
From Latino- + -phobe.
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