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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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
To prepare for the week’s competition, Amrith studied word patterns and read the dictionary regularly — common practice for other logophiles in the bee.
From Washington Times
Last week, in a choice instance of logophile clickbait, the Guardian asked a handful of well-known writers to give a few words on their favorite words.
From The New Yorker
For example, if I said I were a logophile above, you might be stuck on that and not still with me.
From Forbes
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