-philia

a combining form used in the formation of compound words that have the general sense “unnatural attraction” (necrophilia), “tendency” (hemophilia); also forming abstract nouns that correspond to adjectives ending in -philic or -philous or nouns ending in -phile.
Also -phily.

Origin of -philia

< Greek philía friendship, affinity; see -phile, -ia

Words nearby -philia

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

British Dictionary definitions for -philia

-philia

n combining form

indicating a tendency towards haemophilia
indicating an abnormal liking for necrophilia

Derived forms of -philia

-philiac, n combining form

Word Origin for -philia

from Greek philos loving

Medical definitions for -philia

-philia

suff.

Tendency toward:hemophilia.
Abnormal attraction to:necrophilia.