bibliophile
|bib-li-o-phile|
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/ˈbɪbliəˌfaɪl/
book lover
Etymology
Etymology Information
'bibliophile' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'biblion' meaning 'book' and 'philos' meaning 'loving'.
Historical Evolution
'biblion' and 'philos' combined in French as 'bibliophile' and eventually became the modern English word 'bibliophile'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'lover of books', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a person who loves or collects books.
As a bibliophile, she spent most of her weekends browsing through second-hand bookstores.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35