Sinophile

Sinophile
/suy"neuh fuyl', sin"euh-/, n.
1. a person who admires or has a strong liking for China, the Chinese, or their culture.
adj.
2. friendly to or having a strong liking for China or the Chinese.
Also, Sinophil /suy"neuh fil, sin"euh-/.
[1895-1900; SINO- + -PHILE]

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