phil- en · X
Pronunciation
- /fəl/ (New-Zealand)
- /fɪl/ (Australia, Canada, General-American, Received-Pronunciation)
Etymology
From combining form of Ancient Greek φίλος (phílos, “beloved, dear”), φιλέω (philéō, “to love”), of unknown origin.
Meanings
- (morpheme) fondness for; favor of; respect for.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| philo- | alternative | lexicographic |
Antonyms
Deriveds
Relateds
-phile · -philia · -philic · -philiac
Translations (1)
pl filo- (Translations)