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Putinophile
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English
Etymology
From en Putin -o- -phile.
Noun
en politics informal A fan or supporter of Vladimir Putin (born 1952), Russian politician who has served continuously as president or prime minister since 1999.
en 2016-08-30 Nick Miller Time to add some glamour to Russian espionage, unusual Raketa watch ad hints w:The Sydney Morning Herald https://www.smh.com.au/world/time-to-add-some-glamour-to-russian-espionage-unusual-raketa-watch-ad-hints-20160830-gr43c7.html It's not clear if the job ad is a hoax, a publicity stunt, or a genuine appeal to the young Putinophile with an eye for fashion statements and espionage. https://web.archive.org/web/20250724145747/https://www.smh.com.au/world/time-to-add-some-glamour-to-russian-espionage-unusual-raketa-watch-ad-hints-20160830-gr43c7.html 24 July 2025
Related terms
en Putinophilia
en Vladimir Putin
en eponyms