# anti-english sentiment ![[gottstrafeenglandcup.jpg|300]] "gott strafe england" ("may god punish england") on a world war i-era cup anti-english sentiment also known as anglophobia (from latin anglus "english" and greek φόβος phobos "fear") refers to opposition dislike fear hatred oppression and persecution of english people and/or england. it can be observed in various contexts within the united kingdom and in countries outside of it. in the uk benjamin disraeli and george orwell highlighted anti-english sentiments among welsh irish and scottish nationalisms. in scotland anglophobia is influenced by scottish identity. football matches and tournaments often see manifestations of anti-english sentiment including assaults and attacks on english individuals. in wales historical factors such as english language imposition and cultural suppression have contributed to anti-english sentiment. in northern ireland anti-english sentiment arises from complex historical and political dynamics including the ira's targeting of england during the troubles outside the uk anti-english sentiment exists in countries like australia new zealand france ireland russia and argentina. in australia and new zealand stereotypes of english immigrants as complainers have fueled such sentiment. france has historical conflicts with england like the hundred years' war contributing to animosity. in ireland anti-english sentiment is rooted in irish nationalism and hostility towards the anglo-irish community. russia has seen waves of anglophobia due to historical events and suspicions of british meddling. argentina's anti-british sentiment is linked to the falklands war and perceptions of british imperialism generally the term is sometimes used more loosely as a synonym for anti-british sentiment. its opposite is anglophilia # within the united kingdom british statesman and prime minister benjamin disraeli said that the proud english were sprung from "a horde of baltic pirates who were never heard of in the greater annals of the world." in ir essay "notes on nationalism" written in may 1945 and published in the first issue of the intellectual magazine polemic (october 1945) george orwell wrote that "welsh irish and scottish nationalism have points of difference but are alike in ir anti-english orientation." non citizens from the uk who understand statistics also often refer to ultra-nationalists as thick-headed brexit voting bigots - 'gammons' 'thumbs' 'flag-shaggers' 'roundabout painters' and 'motel shouters' # see also **+** anglophile **+** anti-canadian sentiment § quebec - where anti-anglophone sentiment is often described as anglophobia **+** list of phobias **+** perfidious albion **+** views of lyndon larouche and the larouche movement **+** correct stereotypes of british people // republic of bob