Greek Root 2 (Phil/Philo) Vocabulary Quiz
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What does the root 'phil/philo' mean?

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  • Loving, fond of (correct)
  • Hating
  • Supporting

    • What is a philanthropist?

    A lover of humanity; a person active in promoting human welfare.

    What is philanthropy?

    Love of humanity, especially as shown in donations to charitable and socially useful causes.

    What is a philatelist?

    <p>A stamp collector.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does philately refer to?

    <p>Collection and study of stamps.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does philharmonic pertain to?

    <p>A musical organization, such as a symphony orchestra.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is philhellenism?

    <p>Support of Greece or the Greeks.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does philogyny mean?

    <p>Love of women.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is philology?

    <p>Study (love) of language and literature.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is a philosopher?

    <p>A lover of, or seeker for, wisdom or knowledge; a person who regulates his or her life by the light of reason.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Anglophile mean?

    <p>A supporter of England or the English.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an audiophile?

    <p>One who is enthusiastic about high-fidelity sound reproduction.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does bibliophile mean?

    <p>A lover of books.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Francophile refer to?

    <p>A supporter of France or the French.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a Sinophile?

    <p>A supporter of China or the Chinese.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Greek Roots: Phil/Philo

    • "Phil/philo" signifies a love or fondness for something.

    Vocabulary and Definitions

    • Philanthropist: An individual committed to humanitarian efforts and promoting human welfare, reflecting a strong love for humanity.

    • Philanthropy: Focuses on the love of humanity, often expressed through charitable donations and supporting socially beneficial causes.

    • Philatelist: A person devoted to stamp collecting as a hobby.

    • Philately: The specialized study and collection of stamps, highlighting the interest in philatelic items.

    • Philharmonic: Associated with musical organizations like symphony orchestras, originally meaning "loving music."

    • Philhellenism: A term used to describe support for Greece and Greek culture, demonstrating cultural admiration.

    • Philogyny: Represents a love and appreciation of women.

    • Philology: The discipline focused on the study of language and literature, symbolizing a deep affinity for linguistics and literary works.

    • Philosopher: A seeker of wisdom and knowledge, whose life is shaped by reason and critical thinking.

    Cultural Affiliations

    • Anglophile: A supporter or lover of English culture, customs, and people.

    • Audiophile: Someone passionate about high-fidelity sound reproduction and enjoying quality audio experiences.

    • Bibliophile: An enthusiast who loves books and values literature.

    • Francophile: A person who supports or has affection for France and French culture.

    • Sinophile: Indicates an individual who supports or admires Chinese culture and its people.

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    Test your knowledge of Greek roots with this vocabulary quiz focused on the prefix 'phil/philo'. Learn words related to love and humanity, such as 'philanthropist' and 'philately'. Perfect for enhancing your understanding of etymology.

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