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- not comparableOpposed to the Latin language.
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.
1982, Byzantine Studies - not comparableExhibiting Latinophobia, fear, dislike or prejudice against Latinos or those who are Hispanic or Latin American.
plural Latinophobes
- One who fears or hates the Latin language.
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!
1954, Bulletin, Garden Club of America - One who exhibits Latinophobia, fear, dislike or prejudice against Latinos or those who are Hispanic or Latin American.
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Latinophobe. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Latinophobe
“Latinophobe.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Latinophobe. Accessed November 3, 2026.
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