logophile
Americannoun
Usage
What does logophile mean? A logophile is a person who loves words; a word nerd.Because it’s not all that commonly known, logophile is probably most commonly used by logophiles themselves.Example: My English teacher’s passion for words rubbed off on me and turned me into a logophile.
Etymology
Origin of logophile
Example Sentences
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These sops to logophiles combine interestingly with Merriam-Webster’s sometimes controversial reputation for being laissez-faire about its entries.
The pangram from yesterday’s Spelling Bee was logophile.
From New York Times
That being said, logophiles may be interested to learn that the name peaked in popularity in 1965, as the agency reported.
From Fox News
It’s a heady combination – the thrill of competition, camaraderie with fellow logophiles, and the frisson from piecing together an etymological puzzle.
From The Guardian
“You realize that I’m a logophile, Merci, not a love doctor.”
From Literature
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