eromania

/ɛroʊˈmeɪniə/

Definitions

1. noun

A state of excessive enthusiasm or infatuation, especially of a romantic or idealistic kind, for ancient Rome or its culture.

“The professor’s eromania was evident in the way he meticulously recreated every detail of the Roman Empire’s architecture.”

Synonyms

  • classicism
  • historicism

Antonyms

  • disdain
  • irreverence