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phil-

prefix

  1. combining form meaning "loving" or "having an affinity for"
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Wiktionary

Pronunciation: /fɪl/ / /fəl/

prefix

Etymology: From combining form of Ancient Greek φίλος (phílos, “beloved, dear”), φιλέω (philéō, “to love”), of unknown origin.

  1. fondness for; favor of; respect for.