italophile

/aɪtəˈlɒfaɪl/

Definitions

1. noun

A person who has a strong affection or enthusiasm for Italy, its culture, or its people.

“She was an italophile and spent her summer traveling through Italy.”

2. noun

A person who appreciates Italian art, literature, music, or other aspects of Italian culture.

“As an italophile, he was particularly drawn to the works of Italian Renaissance artists.”

Synonyms

  • Italy enthusiast
  • italianist
  • lover of Italy

Antonyms

  • hater of Italy
  • italiphobe