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Romanophilic en · ADJ

Etymology

From Romano- (“Rome”) + -philic.

Meanings

1. Having a love of Ancient Rome.
   • […] it accentuated the Romanophilic architectural iconography of San Martino by transforming its west end into a shrine of Roman relics. 2014, Benjamin David Brand, Holy Treasure and Sacred Song:
   • Throughout the historical section Gildas's writing has the distinct aspect of a thoroughly Romanophilic native exasperated with the obstinacy of his fellow colonials. 1985, Michael Eugene Jones, Provinces of Iron and Rust: The End of Roman Britain, page 142:

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Relateds

Romanophilism · Romanophile · Romanophilia