1 definition by not some crazy Bush supporter
A broad sentiment of opposition to things, policies, or aspects that are American, in recent times associated with opposition to the United States — though originally it applied to criticisms of all nations and peoples of the Western Hemisphere. Also, a person who expresses such sentiment.
Anti-Americanism in its most stereotypical form is the irrational hatred of the United States and all its people, thankfully only espoused by a minority to which the quote below applies.
In more broad, ambiguous cases, it can also be construed as simple, fair criticism of foreign policy, culture, worldview, etc., which can come from people both at home and abroad.
In other cases, it can be a propaganda vehicle in troubled countries like Iran and North Korea, where such a common sentiment unites the people and distracts them from the numerous social problems that surround and plague them.
Anti-Americanism in its most stereotypical form is the irrational hatred of the United States and all its people, thankfully only espoused by a minority to which the quote below applies.
In more broad, ambiguous cases, it can also be construed as simple, fair criticism of foreign policy, culture, worldview, etc., which can come from people both at home and abroad.
In other cases, it can be a propaganda vehicle in troubled countries like Iran and North Korea, where such a common sentiment unites the people and distracts them from the numerous social problems that surround and plague them.
"Anti-Americanism is a horror. ... It is a magnet of the worst. In the entire world and in France in particular, everything that is the worst in people's heads comes together around anti-Americanism: racism, nationalism, chauvinism, anti-Semitism."
~ Henri-Bernard Levy
~ Henri-Bernard Levy
by not some crazy Bush supporter August 21, 2005