Is Book Lover a Real Word?

The word for a book-lover is a 'bibliophile,' a word first recorded in print -- according to the Oxford English Dictionary -- in 1824. Alternatively, there is the word 'bookworm,' which is of an altogether older pedigree: it first appears in 1580.

Is it booklover or book lover?

a person who enjoys reading books.

What is a book lover called?

Bibliophile. This word describes someone who loves or collects books. It comes from the Greek words for "book" and "loving."

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