"Japanolatry" meaning in All languages combined

See Japanolatry on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Etymology: Blend of Japan + idolatry Etymology templates: {{blend|en|Japan|idolatry}} Blend of Japan + idolatry Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} Japanolatry (uncountable)
  1. An admiration for Japan or items that reflect Japanese culture. Tags: uncountable
    Sense id: en-Japanolatry-en-noun-NSZ~dmZF Categories (other): English blends Disambiguation of English blends: 51 49
  2. (more specifically) A belief in the superiority of Japanese business practices and management style. Tags: uncountable
    Sense id: en-Japanolatry-en-noun-12qHUeUj Categories (other): English blends, English entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of English blends: 51 49 Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 6 94

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