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Russophile
Rus·so·phile
/
ˈrʌs
əˌfaɪl
/
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ruhs
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-fahyl
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noun
a person who is friendly to, admires, or prefers Russia or Russian customs, institutions, etc.
Origin:
1890–95;
Russo-
+
-phile
Related forms
Rus·so·phil·i·a
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əˈfɪl
i
ə
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noun
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Russophile
or
Russophil
(ˈrʌsəʊˌfaɪl)
—
n
1.
an admirer of Russia or the former Soviet Union, its customs, political system, etc
—
adj
2.
showing admiration of Russia or the former Soviet Union
Russophil
or
Russophil
—
n
—
adj
Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 10th Edition
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