Russophobe
English
Pronunciation
- (UK) IPA(key): /ˈɹʌsə(ʊ)fəʊb/
Noun
Russophobe (plural Russophobes)
- Someone who fears or hates Russians, the country of Russia, or Russian influence.
- 1990, Peter Hopkirk, The Great Game, Folio Society 2010, p. 7:
- For the most part these commentators and critics were Russophobes of strongly hawkish views.
- 1990, Peter Hopkirk, The Great Game, Folio Society 2010, p. 7:
Usage notes
"Russophobe" is also used by supporters of Vladimir Putin and Russian nationalists towards their opponents, accusing them of being hostile against Russia or Russian people for refusing their views.
Antonyms
Related terms
Translations
one who hates or fears Russians
This article is issued from Wiktionary. The text is licensed under Creative Commons - Attribution - Sharealike. Additional terms may apply for the media files.