Phil

1 of 4

abbreviation

Philippians

phil-

2 of 4

combining form

variants or philo-

: loving : having an affinity for

philoprogenitive

-phil

3 of 4

noun combining form

variants or -phile

: lover : one having an affinity for or a strong attraction to

acidophil

Slavophile

-phil

4 of 4

adjective combining form

variants or -phile

: loving : having a fondness or affinity for

Francophile

Word History

Etymology

Combining form

Greek, from philos dear, friendly

Noun combining form

French -phile, from Greek -philos -philous

Adjective combining form

New Latin -philus, from Latin, from Greek -philos