- Hibernophile
A Hibernophile is a person who is fond of
Irish culture ,Irish language andIreland in general. Itsantonym isHibernophobe .The term is often used in particular for people all over the world (in America especially in areas where a large number of
Irish diaspora settled) who ostensibly base their business, political, or social practices on like of or admiration for Irish models. Fact|date=August 2008In some cases, Hibernophilia represents an individual's preference of Irish culture to their own; or the belief that Irish culture is superior, or appreciation of Irish history.Fact|date=August 2008
Hibernophiles often enjoy attending
St. Patrick's Day parades that occur all over the world. They also tend to favour stereotypical parts of Irish culture:shamrocks ,blarney stone ,Leprechauns andshillelagh s.In some cases a Hibernophile may also be a
Plastic Paddy , a person who appropriates stereotypical aspects of Irish culture without understanding it. The term is often used as apejorative in Ireland.Hibernia is the word the ancient Romans used for Ireland and which is where the word originates.See also
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Culture of Ireland
*Anglophile - someone who is fond of English culture
*Francophile - someone who is fond ofFrench culture
*Germanophile - someone who is fond ofGerman culture
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