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1-phil
noun combining form
Definition of -PHIL
: lover : one having an affinity for or a strong attraction to <acidophil> <Slavophile>
Variants of -PHIL
-phil or -phile
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Origin of -PHIL
French -phile, from Greek -philos -philous
2-phil
adjective combining form
Definition of -PHIL
: loving : having a fondness or affinity for <Francophile>
Variants of -PHIL
-phil or -phile
Origin of -PHIL
New Latin -philus, from Latin, from Greek -philos
-PHILE Defined for Kids
1-phil
noun suffix \ˌfil\
Definition of -PHIL for Kids
: a person who loves or is strongly attracted to
Variants of -PHIL
-phil or -phile \ˌfīl\
2-phil
adjective suffix
Definition of -PHIL for Kids
: having a fondness for or strong attraction to
Variants of -PHIL
-phil or -phile
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