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Iranophilia en · NOUN

Etymology

From Iran + -o- + -philia.

Meanings

1. (uncountable) A love or admiration of Iranian culture, or aspects of it.
   • Even those who have immigrated to Iran have adopted the Persian culture - as a sign of their Iranophilia - and so the incorporation of new ideas has enriched the culture of this country. 1994, Ali Reza Sahaf, Language, identity and social behaviour, page 44
   • The two same factors also account for the attraction of ʿAbd-ur-Raḥīm's court: he was renowned for his exceptional generosity and “Iranophilia”— two qualities to which the following verses pay tribute ... 2014, Allison Busch, Culture and Circulation, page 87
   • Reports of overt Iranophilia in Sarajevo — portraits of the Ayatollah Khomeini displayed in windows were causing concern — combined with the activities of the Muslim Brotherhood inside the country brought increased scrutiny. 2007, John Schindler, Unholy Terror - Page 44

Relateds

Persophilia