bibliophilic
|bib-li-o-phil-ic|
C1
/ˌbɪbliəˈfɪlɪk/
book-loving
Etymology
Etymology Information
'bibliophilic' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'biblion' meaning 'book' and 'philos' meaning 'loving'.
Historical Evolution
'biblion' and 'philos' combined to form the modern English word 'bibliophile', which then evolved into the adjective 'bibliophilic'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'loving books', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
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Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
having a love for books.
Her bibliophilic nature was evident from her vast collection of rare books.
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Last updated: 2025/02/28 14:04