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Does the suffix -philia mean fear?

No, the suffix "-philia" does not mean fear. It means love, attraction, or affinity.

The suffix for fear is "-phobia".

Here are some examples:

-philia:

* Bibliophilia: love of books

* Autophilia: love of oneself

* Hydrophilia: love of water

-phobia:

* Agoraphobia: fear of open spaces or crowds

* Claustrophobia: fear of enclosed spaces

* Arachnophobia: fear of spiders

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