aquaphilia
|a-qua-phi-li-a|
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/ˌæk.wəˈfɪl.i.ə/
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/ˌæ.kwəˈfɪl.i.ə/
love of water
Etymology
'aquaphilia' originates from Latin and Greek elements, specifically 'aqua' (Latin) meaning 'water' and Greek-derived suffix 'philia' from 'philos' meaning 'love' or 'fondness'.
'aquaphilia' was formed in modern English by combining Latin 'aqua' with the Greek-derived combining form '-philia', modeled on coinages such as 'bibliophilia' and other '-philia' compounds.
Initially used to denote a general 'love of water', the term has also come to be used in clinical or descriptive contexts to refer to a rare paraphilia (sexual attraction related to water).
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a strong affinity for, love of, or attraction to water (non-sexual).
Her aquaphilia made weekends at the lake feel essential to her well-being.
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Noun 2
a rare paraphilia in which an individual experiences sexual arousal or erotic interest related to water.
The case report described aquaphilia as a rare form of paraphilia requiring clinical assessment.
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Last updated: 2025/12/29 14:26