philo-

1. a combining form appearing in loanwords from Greek, where it meant “loving” ( philology ); on this model, used in the formation of compound words ( philoprogenitive ).

philo-

combining_form

1. indicating a love of

   philanthropic

   philology

Word History and Origins

Origin of philo-¹

< Greek, combining form of phílos loving, dear

Word History and Origins

Origin of philo-¹

from Greek philos loving

Example Sentences

Also making Time's list are Net-a-Porter founder Natalie Massenet and Céline's creative director, Phoebe Philo.

From The Daily Beast

But most importantly, Philo finally brought diversity to her runway.

From The Daily Beast

In a shocking turn, minimalist Phoebe Philo presented a bold new aesthetic for Céline next spring.

From The Daily Beast

Designer Phoebe Philo presented a cool collection of wooly outerwear and unexpected proportions.

From The Daily Beast

Some fall all over themselves to express their philo-Semitism.

From The Daily Beast

One of the servants and flatterers of Agathocles, whose name was Philo, came out to the stadium still flustered with wine.

From Project Gutenberg

We see here a number of ideas foreign to Aristotle, which are found first in Philo the Jew and appear later in medival philosophy.

From Project Gutenberg

Al Mukammas speaks of negative attributes as being more applicable to God than positive, as Philo had already said long before.

From Project Gutenberg

The legendary tradition which even Philo accepts gives it a formal nativity, a royal patron and inspired authors.

From Project Gutenberg

Philo had described the Word as an effulgence, and spoken also of Him as distinct from God.

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