Graecophile
- noun
- /ˈɡriːkəˌfaɪl/
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graecófilo
- As a self-proclaimed Graecophile, she spent years studying the language and history of ancient Greece.
Examples
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The museum's new exhibit was a delight for any Graecophile interested in Hellenistic art.
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Many Graecophiles travel to Athens to experience the country's rich cultural heritage firsthand.
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She is a true Graecophile who loves Greek mythology.
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Many Graecophiles visit Greece every summer.
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As a self-proclaimed Graecophile, she spent years studying the language and history of ancient Greece.
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Many Graecophiles travel to Athens to experience the country's rich cultural heritage firsthand.
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The museum's new exhibit was a delight for any Graecophile interested in Hellenistic art.
Synonyms
A person who admires Greece, its people, and its culture
A person who loves Greece and its ancient culture
How Admiring
Surface Forms
Morphology
Graecophile = phile (semi-transparent) = graeco + graec + phile
The meaning is broadly compositional from graeco- 'Greek' and -phile 'lover/fan', but the learned combining forms make it less immediately accessible to average B1 learners.
Etymology
Graecophile comes from the parts Graeco- 'Greek' and -phile 'lover', the same philo you find in philosophy ('love of wisdom'). So, a Graecophile is a person who loves Greek people, language, or culture.