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).

Origin of philo-

1
<Greek, combining form of phílos loving, dear
  • Also especially before a vowel, phil-.

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British Dictionary definitions for philo-

philo-

combining form
  1. indicating a love of: philology; philanthropic

Origin of philo-

1
from Greek philos loving

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