bibliomania
Americannoun
noun
Other Word Forms
- bibliomaniac noun
- bibliomaniacal adjective
Etymology
Origin of bibliomania
1725–35; biblio- + -mania; replacing earlier bibliomanie < French
Example Sentences
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By his definition, those afflicted with bibliomania were obsessed with unique books such as first editions and illustrated copies.
From BBC
If we can extend the image of “nightstand” to include the floor and the chest of drawers across the room, we might be approaching my unfortunate bibliomania and occasional trashophilia.
From New York Times
Later, bibliomania became more widespread and created a bubble.
From Washington Post
That’s right — the genius of this bookish event is that you don’t actually have to go anywhere. Finally, an event that honors introversion, social anxiety and bibliomania. Everyone wins!
From Los Angeles Times
I bought with a hunger that I recognise, looking back, was a kind of neediness: well, bibliomania is a known condition.
From The Guardian
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