Word Knowledge
Yesterday I presented a question on a common root word phil-.
What does the root word phil- mean?
Phil- means love. It is a Greek root word. It is one of the many root words that I included in my book, The ASVAB Tutor’s Word Knowledge and Paragraph Comprehension Study Guide.
Here are the definitions of a number of words with the root word phil-.
Philosophy is the study of knowledge, reality, and existence. It literally means the love of wisdom.
Philosopher is one who studies knowledge, reality, and existence. It literally means one who loves wisdom.
Philanthropist is a person who seeks to help others, especially by making generous donations.
Bibliophile is a person who has a great love of books.
Philologist is a person who specializes in the study of literary texts and written records.
Philodemic means characterized by concern for ordinary people.
Did you know the meaning of the Greek root word phil-?
