logophile

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noun

One who loves words; a word buff.

Similar
lexophileword loverwordie
Opposite
logophobe
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Meanings

nounlogophile (plural logophiles)

plural logophiles

  1. One who loves words; a word buff.

    Synonyms: lexophile, word lover, wordie · Antonyms: logophobe

Synonyms & antonyms

nounOne who loves words; a word buff.

Similar
lexophileword loverwordie
Opposite
logophobe
Also see
verbivorewordieword lover

Origin

From logo- + -phile.

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Cite this entry
APA

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

MLA

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

Chicago

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

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