aerophile
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/ˈɛrəˌfaɪl/
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/ˈeərəˌfaɪl/
aviation enthusiast
Etymology
Etymology Information
'aerophile' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'aero' meaning 'air' and 'philos' meaning 'loving'.
Historical Evolution
'aerophile' was directly borrowed from Greek into English, maintaining its original meaning.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'lover of air', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'enthusiast of aviation and aircraft'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a person who is enthusiastic about or has a strong interest in aviation and aircraft.
As an aerophile, she spent her weekends at the local airfield.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/05/20 07:51