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Europhile

British  
/ ˈjʊərəʊˌfaɪl /

noun

  1. a person who admires Europe, Europeans, or the European Union

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adjective

  1. marked by or possessing admiration for Europe, Europeans, or the European Union

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Mr. Bruton was known as an ardent Europhile and an opponent of Britain’s withdrawal from the European Union.

From New York Times • Feb. 9, 2024

While we weren’t ready to follow the Europhile throngs to home-ownership in Portugal, we were definitely looking to be pleasantly overwhelmed by a city and a culture not our own.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 12, 2022

In this, the last of our three videos exploring Whatcom County with Rick Steves, everyone’s favorite local Europhile drops into Bellingham and its charming Fairhaven district to sample some of the area’s cultural highlights.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 20, 2021

Mr Heath, a Europhile who had long dreamed of witnessing British entry into the EEC, known as the Common Market, took an active role in certain events.

From BBC • Jan. 29, 2020

Williams explains why his constituency is the most Europhile in Britain.

From The Guardian • Mar. 14, 2016