Latinophobe

See also: latinophobe

English

Etymology

From Latino- +‎ -phobe.

Adjective

Latinophobe (not comparable)

1. 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.

2. Exhibiting Latinophobia, fear, dislike or prejudice against Latinos or those who are Hispanic or Latin American.

Noun

Latinophobe (plural Latinophobes)

1. 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!

2. One who exhibits Latinophobia, fear, dislike or prejudice against Latinos or those who are Hispanic or Latin American.

Anagrams

• botanophile