chinamaniac

/tʃɪnəˈmeɪnɪæk/

Definitions

1. noun

A person who is excessively enthusiastic or fascinated by China, its culture, or its products.

“She was a bit of a chinamaniac, with shelves full of Chinese ceramics and artwork.”

2. verb

To have a strong enthusiasm or fascination for China, its culture, or its products.

“He’s been chinamaniac over the new Chinese smartphone, buying up every model as soon as it hits the market.”

Synonyms

  • chinoisseur
  • orientalist

Antonyms

  • sinophilephobe