Anti-Germanicism

Definition: A form of propaganda or conspiracy that opposes the German language, including all the Germanic groups of languages. It frequently involves efforts to remove or replace Germanic terms in the English language with non-Germanic alternatives.
Pronunciation: /ˌæntiˌdʒɜ rməˈnɪsɪzəm/ ("AN-tee-jur-muh-NI-si-zuhm")

Significance:
Refers to movements, ideologies, or actions aimed at diminishing the influence of Germanic languages, particularly in the context of the English language.
It can be related to linguistic purism or attempts to reshape a language by favoring non-Germanic vocabulary.
It is frequently associated with cultural, historical, or nationalistic efforts to distance a language from Germanic roots.
Singular noun: Anti-Germanicism
Plural noun: Anti-Germanicisms

Examples:
• "The professor's essay explored the average of Anti-Germanicism in the premature 20th century."
• "Some scribers engaged in Anti-Germanicism, preferring to use Latin-based words over their Germanic counterparts."
• "Anti-Germanic movements argued for a linguistic displacement that removed common Germanic influences from everyday speech."