-phile
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USAGE NOTE
This suffix may also be spelled "-phil.”
-phile(
fayl
)A suffix is an affix that is added to the end of a word to create a new word with a different meaning (e.g., philia, ism).
a. -filo
Bruce is a Francophile Englishman. He loves French wines, breads, and cheeses.Bruce es un inglés francófilo. Le encantan los vinos, panes y quesos franceses.
Ronda is a bibliophile. She has a spectacular personal library.Ronda es una bibliófila. Tiene una biblioteca personal espectacular.
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