Nearby Words
-phile
a combining form meaning “lover of,” “enthusiast for” that specified by the initial element: Anglophile; bibliophile; demophile.
Also, -phil.
Origin:
< Latin -philus, -phila < Greek -philos dear, beloved (occurring in proper names). Compare French -phile
< Latin -philus, -phila < Greek -philos dear, beloved (occurring in proper names). Compare French -phile
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-phile
is always a great word to know.
So is flibbertigibbet. Does it mean:
| a gadget; dingus; thingumbob. |
| a chattering or flighty, light-headed person. |
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World English Dictionary
| -phile or -phil | |
| —n combining form | |
| indicating a person or thing having a fondness or preference for something specified: bibliophile; Francophile | |
| [from Greek philos loving] | |
| -phil or -phil | |
| —n combining form | |
| [from Greek philos loving] | |
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Word Origin & History
-phile
via Fr. and L. from Gk. -philos, common suffix in personal names, from philos "loving, dear," from philein "to love," of unknown origin.
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Medical Dictionary
-phile or -phil
suff.
One that loves or has a strong affinity or preference for: thermophile.
Loving; having a strong affinity or preference for: basophil.
The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary
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