Yankophile

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noun

A non-American who loves or admires the United States.

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Yankophilic
First used the 20th c.Scrabble 22
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Meanings

nounYankophile (plural Yankophiles)

plural Yankophiles

  1. informalA non-American who loves or admires the United States.First known use the 20th c.
adjectiveYankophile (not comparable)
  1. informalnot comparableAmerican-loving; admiring American culture.

    Synonyms: Yankophilic

Synonyms & antonyms

adjectiveAmerican-loving; admiring American culture.

Similar
Yankophilic

Origin

From Yank + -o- + -phile.

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APA

Yankophile. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Yankophile

MLA

“Yankophile.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Yankophile. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “Yankophile,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Yankophile.

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