Russophobia

C1 16+

Pronunciation: /ˌrʌs.əˈfoʊ.bi.ə/

Definitions of Russophobia

noun an intense dislike or fear of Russia or Russian people

Example Sentences

A1 Many people have Russophobia, which is a fear or dislike of Russia and its people.

A2 Russophobia can lead to negative stereotypes and discrimination against Russians.

B1 Russophobia has been fueled by political tensions between Russia and other countries.

B2 Some media outlets perpetuate Russophobia by spreading misinformation and propaganda.

C1 It is important to address and combat Russophobia through education and cultural exchange.

C2 Russophobia can have serious consequences on international relations and diplomacy.

Examples of Russophobia in a Sentence

formal The rise of Russophobia in Western politics is a concerning trend.

informal Some people have a strong dislike for Russia, it's like a Russophobia.

slang I don't get why there's so much Russophobia going around these days.

figurative Her Russophobia was so intense, she couldn't even stand the sight of anything related to Russia.

Grammatical Forms of Russophobia

past tense

Russophobiaed

plural

Russophobias

comparative

more Russophobic

superlative

most Russophobic

present tense

Russophobias

future tense

will Russophobia

perfect tense

have Russophobiaed

continuous tense

is Russophobiaing

singular

Russophobia

positive degree

Russophobia

infinitive

to Russophobia

gerund

Russophobiaing

participle

Russophobiaed

Origin and Evolution of Russophobia

First Known Use: 1881 year
Language of Origin: Greek
Story behind the word: The term 'Russophobia' originated during the 19th century in Europe.
Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe a fear or dislike of Russia or its people, the term has evolved to encompass a broader range of negative attitudes or prejudices towards Russia and its government.