phil-

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

English

Alternative forms

• philo-

Etymology

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

Prefix

phil-

1. fondness for; favor of; respect for.

Antonyms

• miso-

Derived terms

English terms prefixed with phil-

• philo-

Related terms

• -phile
• -philiac
• -philia
• -philic

Translations

Translations

• Polish: filo-

Anagrams

• Pihl