-philism

suffix

Synonym of -philia.

Similar
-philia
OriginAncient Greek φίλος (phílos) ← Proto-Indo-European *bʰil-o-s →
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Meanings

suffix
  1. Synonym of -philia.

    Synonyms: -philia

Synonyms & antonyms

suffixSynonym of -philia.

Similar
-philia

Origin

  1. Proto-Indo-European*bʰil-
  2. Proto-Indo-European*bʰil-o-s
  3. Ancient Greekφίλος (phílos)
  4. English-philism

From -phile + -ism.

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APA

-philism. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 2, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/-philism

MLA

“-philism.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/-philism. Accessed November 2, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “-philism,” accessed November 2, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/-philism.

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