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Definition of Americanophile in English:

Americanophile

noun

  • A person who loves or admires the United States or its culture.

adjective

  • Characterized by love of or admiration for the United States or its culture.

Origin

Late 19th century; earliest use found in The New York Times. From American + -o- + -phile, perhaps after Anglophile, Francophile, etc.

Pronunciation

Americanophile

/əˌmɛrɪˈkɑːnəʊfʌɪl/