philo-
combining form/fɪlə/, /fəˈlɒ/
/fɪlə/, /fəˈlɑː/
(also phil-
/fɪl/, /fəˈl/
/fɪl/, /fəˈl/
)- (in nouns, adjectives, verbs and adverbs) liking
- philanthropy
Word Originfrom Greek philein ‘to love’ or philos ‘loving’.Want to learn more?
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