bibliophile
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /ˈbɪbliəˌfaɪl/
KK: /ˈbɪbliəˌfaɪl/
noun
Definition
A person who loves and collects books.
Example
As a bibliophile, she spends most of her weekends browsing through bookstores.
Conversation
I just found an amazing bookshop downtown.
Oh really? Is it a good spot for a bibliophile?
Absolutely! They have rare editions and cozy reading nooks.
That sounds perfect! I can't wait to check it out.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
bookworm
reader
literati
Antonyms
illiterate
nonreader
ignoramus
Root Explanation
Bibliophile is formed from "biblion" (meaning book) and "philos" (meaning loving). The word describes a person who loves books.
Memory Tip
Think of someone who 'loves' ('philos') 'books' ('biblion') — that's why a bibliophile is a book lover.
Visually Confused Words
No commonly confused words.