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LAH-guh-fyle · noun

logophile

A person who loves words.

Where the word comes from

Formed from Greek logos (“word” or “speech”) and philos (“loving” or “dear”).

In a sentence

“A true logophile can turn a trip to the dictionary into an afternoon adventure.”

Check the word history

Merriam-Webster dictionary entry for logophile