Definition

A person who has a strong love for words and enjoys learning and using them.

Example

As a logophile, she spent hours reading dictionaries and exploring new vocabulary.

Conversation

I just found out that you’re a logophile!

Yeah, I love discovering new words and their meanings.

That's awesome! What's your favorite word right now?

I think it has to be 'serendipity' — it just sounds so nice.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Logophile → It is formed from "logo" (from Greek "logos", meaning word or reason) and "-phile" (from Greek "philos", meaning loving). A logophile is someone who loves words.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who 'loves' ('phile') 'words' ('logo') — that's why a logophile is a person who loves words.

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