Latinophobe
See also: latinophobe
English
Adjective
Latinophobe (not comparable)
- Opposed to the Latin language.
- 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
Latinophobe (plural Latinophobes)
- One who fears or hates the Latin language.
- 1954, Bulletin, Garden Club of America:
- 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.
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