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What words start with the root philo?

The root "philo-" comes from the Greek word "philos" meaning "loving" or "friend." Here are some words that start with this root:

* Philander: To engage in casual love affairs.

* Philatelist: A collector of stamps.

* Philately: The hobby of collecting stamps.

* Philosopher: A person who studies philosophy.

* Philosophy: The study of fundamental questions about existence, knowledge, values, and reason.

* Philharmonic: Relating to music. (Often used for orchestras)

* Philodendron: A genus of flowering plants.

* Philanthropy: The practice of giving money and time to help make life better for other people.

* Philanthropist: A person who seeks to promote the welfare of others, especially by donating money to good causes.

* Philogynist: A person who loves women.

* Philologist: A scholar of language.

* Philology: The study of language.

* Philomath: A lover of learning.

There are many more words starting with "philo-," but these are some of the most common.

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