aerophilia
|aero-phi-lia|
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/ˌɛəroʊˈfɪliə/
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/ˌeərəʊˈfɪliə/
love of flying
Etymology
Etymology Information
'aerophilia' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'aero' meaning 'air' and 'philia' meaning 'love or affection'.
Historical Evolution
'aerophilia' was formed by combining the Greek words 'aero' and 'philia' to describe a fondness for air or flying.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'love of air or flying', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a love or strong interest in flying or aviation.
His aerophilia led him to become a pilot.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/05/20 08:06