slavophile

slævəˈfɪl

Definitions

1. noun

A person who believes in the superiority of Slavic culture and people, often in a romanticized or idealized form, and may advocate for Slavic nationalism or a more prominent role for Slavic peoples in international affairs.

“The historian was known as a slavophile due to her strong emphasis on the historical contributions of Slavic nations.”

Synonyms

  • Slavist
  • Slavonicist

Antonyms

  • Russophobe
  • Slavophobe