algophilist
|al-go-phil-ist|
C2
/ˈælɡəfɪlɪst/
pain lover
Etymology
Etymology Information
'algophilist' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'algos' meaning 'pain' and 'philos' meaning 'loving'.
Historical Evolution
'algos' and 'philos' combined in English to form 'algophilist', maintaining the original meanings of 'pain' and 'loving'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'lover of pain', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Last updated: 2025/06/20 19:06