"Laconophilia" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: Laconophilias [plural]
Rhymes: -ɪliə, -iːliə Etymology: From Lacono- + -philia. Etymology templates: {{af|en|Lacono-|-philia}} Lacono- + -philia Head templates: {{en-noun}} Laconophilia (plural Laconophilias)
  1. love for or obsession with Sparta Synonyms: Laconomania Related terms: laconophile, Laconophilic
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