What does the suffix Phil mean?

The suffix "-phil" comes from the Greek word "philos," meaning "loving" or "friend of." It is often used to indicate a love or affinity for something.

Here are some examples:

* Bibliophile: A lover of books

* Anglophile: A lover of England and English culture

* Sinophile: A lover of China and Chinese culture

* Musicophile: A lover of music

* Hydrophile: Something that attracts water (in chemistry)

The suffix "-phil" can also be used to indicate a person who studies a particular subject, like:

* Philosopher: A person who studies philosophy

* Ichthyophile: A person who studies fish

So, when you see "-phil" at the end of a word, it usually means that the word is referring to something that is loved, liked, or studied.