-phile

a combining form meaning “lover of,” “enthusiast for” that specified by the initial element: Anglophile; bibliophile; demophile.

Also -phil.

Origin of -phile

< Latin -philus, -phila < Greek -philos dear, beloved (occurring in proper names). Compare French -phile

-phagy, -phane, -phany, -phasia, -phil, -phile, -philia, -philiac, -philic, -philism, -philous

-phile

indicating a person or thing having a fondness or preference for something specified bibliophile; Francophile

from Greek philos loving

-phile

One that loves or has a strong affinity or preference for:thermophile.

Loving; having a strong affinity or preference for:basophil.