iconophile
- noun
- /ˌaɪkəˈnɒfaɪl/
:
iconófilo
- She is a true iconophile who collects memorabilia from her favorite celebrities.
Examples
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The museum's curator was a true iconophile, passionate about preserving celebrity history.
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Many iconophiles attended the exhibition dedicated to pop culture.
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As an iconophile, she collected autographs and memorabilia from every major pop star.
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His friends teased him for being an iconophile because of his obsession with movie legends.
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As an iconophile, she collected autographs and memorabilia from every major pop star.
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His friends teased him for being an iconophile because of his obsession with movie legends.
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The museum's curator was a true iconophile, passionate about preserving celebrity history.
Synonyms
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1.6
A person who likes and supports someone or something
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2.3
A person who likes and respects someone, often in a romantic way
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7.3
A man who likes a film, game, or show so much he defends it strongly
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6.0
A person who strongly likes and follows someone or something
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4.1
A person who really loves and supports a singer, team, or show
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3.7
A person who loves something like a band or team a lot and shows strong support
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9.3
A very devoted fan who defends a celebrity or show online
A person who likes someone too much and ignores their faults
A person who admires someone too much and without criticism
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Etymology
Iconophile comes from icon ('image' or 'famous symbol') and -phile ('lover'), the same -phile you see in bibliophile (a book lover). So an iconophile is someone who loves or admires 'icons', which today often means famous people or cultural stars.