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anti-Americanism

American  
[an-tahy-uh-mer-i-kuhn-iz-uhm] / ˈæn taɪ əˈmɛr ɪ kənˌɪz əm /

noun

  1. hostility, fear, or opposition directed toward the United States of America, its people, its principles, or its policies.


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Another reason anti-Americanism might be stronger this time around is basic pride.

From The Wall Street Journal Jan. 31, 2026

Although anti-Americanism remains a popular rallying cry in Pakistan, the government led by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, who replaced Khan, has moved to improve relations with the United States.

From Washington Post Sep. 9, 2022

Carr told AuBC that Assange going on trial in the United States would “ignite anti-Americanism in Australia in a way we haven’t seen.”

From Seattle Times Jun. 19, 2022

It's a narrative, however, that does appear to be resonating with Mr Khan's supporters, tapping into a reservoir of anti-Americanism in the country.

From BBC Apr. 9, 2022

If Mr. Lang, in a leisure hour, were to undertake a search for it, he might incidentally find cause to modify his view as to the sternness of the Autocrat's anti-Americanism.

From America To-day, Observations and Reflections by Archer, William

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