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phil

(FIL)

love, fondness for

Greek philos meant loving or dear. Philosophy is the love of wisdom; a philanthropist loves humankind.

Spellings:philphilophile

Example words

  • philosophy

    the love of wisdom; the study of knowledge and existence

  • philanthropy

    the love of humankind, shown through generous giving

  • philharmonic

    loving harmony, especially music; a symphony orchestra

  • bibliophile

    a lover of books

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Grades served: 6, 7, 8

Level 3Level 1 holds the word parts students meet first. Level 3 holds the ones that turn up in harder reading.

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