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phil-

variant of philo- before a vowel: philanthropy.

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philo- or (before a vowel) phil-

—*combining form*
	indicating a love of: philology; philanthropic

[from Greek philos loving]

phil- or (before a vowel) phil-

—*combining form*

[from Greek philos loving]

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