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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

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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Word History and Origins

Origin of philo-1

< Greek, combining form of phílos loving, dear
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Word History and Origins

Origin of philo-1

from Greek philos loving
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Example Sentences

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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