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-phile

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-phile see phil.
-phile or -phil
suff.
1. One that loves or has a strong affinity or preference for: thermophile.
2. Loving; having a strong affinity or preference for: basophil.

-phile,
1 suffix meaning "a lover or admirer" of something specified: sarcophile.
2 suffix meaning "having an affinity for or being strongly attracted to a specified thing": electrophile, pedophile.

-phile 
see -phil.

-phile
Medtalk Root for a person who loves (something)


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