What does -philia mean?
-philia means Used to form nouns meaning liking, love (for something)..
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/-ˈfɪ.li.ə/ · suffix
Used to form nouns meaning liking, love (for something)..
Afrophilia = a love of Africa or African people
Teleiophilia = a love of adults
Use -philia when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
-philia means Used to form nouns meaning liking, love (for something)..
The closest synonym depends on the sentence and intended sense.
Possible antonyms include -phobia.
Afrophilia = a love of Africa or African people
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