Etymograph

English

Russophilia

From Russo- + -philia.

Formed from Russo + philia

Proto-Indo-European *bʰil- ‘harmonious, friendly’

Ancient Greek φῐ́λος ‘that which is loved or important: beloved,…’

Ancient Greek φιλία

English philia

Today it means

noun A strong interest in or admiration of Russia, Russian culture, or the Russian people.

Language periods are conventional ranges, not dates for this word.

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