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English
10th Grade
09/11/2009

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Term

philanthropist

 

Definition

lover of humanity; person active in promoting human welfare

ant.=misanthrope

Term
philanthropy
Definition

love of humanity; especially as shown in donations and charitable and socially useful causes

ant.=misanthropy

Term
philatelasat
Definition
stamp collector
Term
philately
Definition
collection and study of stamps
Term
philharmonic
Definition

pertaining to a musical prganization, such as a symphony orchestra

loving music

Term
philhellenism
Definition
support of Greece or the Greeks
Term
philogyny
Definition

love of women

ant.=misogyny

Term
philology
Definition
study (love) of language and literature
Term
philosopher
Definition
lover of, or searcher for, wisdom or knowledge, person who regulates his or her life by the light of reason
Term

Anglophile

 

Definition

supporter of England or the English

ant.=anglophobe

Term
audiophile
Definition
one who is enthusiastic about high-fidelity sound reproduction on records and tapes
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bibliophile
Definition

lover of books

ant.=bibliophobe

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Francophile
Definition

supporter of France or the French

ant.=Francophobe

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