Is Philia a Prefix?

A philia is the love or obsession with a particular thing or subject. The suffix -philia is used to specify the love or obsession with something more specific. ... Phil- (philo-) may also be used as a prefix with a similar meaning.

Is phile a suffix or prefix?

The suffix -phile comes from the Greek philos, which means to love.

What does Nyctophile mean?

n. a strong preference for darkness or night.

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