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Latinophobe
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latinophobe
English
Etymology
From en Latino phobe.
Adjective
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Opposed to the Latin language.
en 1982 Byzantine Studies 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.
Exhibiting Latinophobia, fear, dislike or prejudice against Latinos or those who are Hispanic or Latin American.
Noun
One who fears or hates the Latin language.
en 1954 Garden Club of America Bulletin 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!
One who exhibits Latinophobia, fear, dislike or prejudice against Latinos or those who are Hispanic or Latin American.
Anagrams
en abehilnoopt botanophile
en Phobias