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Anglomania

Definition: Anglomania refers to an excessive admiration, imitation, or enthusiasm for English culture, customs, and language.

Sense 1 (Noun): A strong admiration or obsession with English culture and style.

Example sentence: Her anglomania was evident from her obsession with British literature and fashion.

Sense 2 (Noun): A condition characterized by an excessive use of English words or phrases in a foreign language.

Example sentence: The author's novel had traces of anglomania, with numerous English expressions in a predominantly French text.

Sense 3 (Noun): The fascination or preference for British traditions and customs over those of one's own country.

Example sentence: The royal wedding sparked a wave of anglomania across the nation, with locals adopting British tea-drinking habits.

Sense 4 (Noun): A sudden fashion trend or popularity of English goods in a specific region.

Example sentence: Anglomania hit the city, with shops filled with Union Jack memorabilia and British-themed souvenirs.