phil-

See also: phil, Phil, -phil, and Phil.

English

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Etymology

From combining form of Ancient Greek φίλος (phílos, “beloved, dear”), φιλεῖν (phileîn, “to love”), of unknown origin.

Prefix

phil-

  1. Forming compound words indicating "fondness for", "favor of", "respect for".

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