-phile

a combining form meaning “lover of,” “enthusiast for” that specified by the initial element: Anglophile; bibliophile; demophile.

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Also -phil.

Origin of -phile

< Latin -philus, -phila < Greek -philos dear, beloved (occurring in proper names). Compare French -phile

Words nearby -phile

-phagy, -phane, -phany, -phasia, -phil, -phile, -philia, -philiac, -philic, -philism, -philous
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British Dictionary definitions for -phile

-phile

-phil

n combining form

indicating a person or thing having a fondness or preference for something specifiedbibliophile; Francophile

Word Origin for -phile

from Greek philos loving
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Medical definitions for -phile

-phile

suff.

One that loves or has a strong affinity or preference for:thermophile.
Loving; having a strong affinity or preference for:basophil.
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