Anglomania

noun

: an absorbing or pervasive interest in England or things English

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Zimin made the trip to promote his newest book, Anglomania, according to the Guardian. Cybele Mayes-Osterman, USA TODAY, 21 Nov. 2024 Yet, unlike the suit’s ability to unify at a time of social upheaval, Anglomania was a symptom of a society coming undone. Hazlitt, 12 May 2022 They were first seen in the Vivienne Westwood fall 1993 Anglomania collection, and their design was her take on the traditional Scottish Ghillie brogues, which were known for their laces and open construction. Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019

Word History

Etymology

anglo- + -mania, probably after French anglomanie

First Known Use

1777, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Anglomania was in 1777

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“Anglomania.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Anglomania. Accessed 27 Jul. 2026.

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