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BIB-lee-uh-fyle · noun

bibliophile

A person who loves or collects books.

Where the word comes from

From Greek biblion (“book”) and philos (“loving” or “dear”).

In a sentence

“The bibliophile left the bookshop with a tote bag full of discoveries.”

Check the word history

Merriam-Webster dictionary entry for bibliophile