Wednesday, December 27, 2023

Word of the Day: Bibliophile

Wednesday, December 27, 2023

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Bibliophile

noun

1. A person who collects or has a great love of books.

"Nancy considered herself both a writer and a bibliophile."

"I'm a bibliophile, but I haven't read nearly half of the books on my shelves."

"The auction had a treat for bibliophiles: a rare first edition of 'Robinson Crusoe.'"

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Greek, early 19th century

If you would like to proclaim your love for something, follow this pattern: Use its Greek or Latin name + the suffix "-phile," which comes from the Greek "philos" ("loving"). Some examples include "bibliophile" (a book lover), "ailurophile" (a cat lover), and "Anglophile" (a lover of England and English culture). ...