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bibliomania

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bib·li·o·ma·ni·a  (bbl--mn-, -mny)
n.
An exaggerated preoccupation with the acquisition and ownership of books.
bibli·o·mani·ac (-k) n.
bibli·o·ma·nia·cal (-m-n-kl) adj.
bibliomania [ˌbɪblɪəʊˈmeɪnɪə]
n
(Psychology) extreme fondness for books
bibliomaniac  n & adj
bibliomania
an excessive fondness for acquiring and possessing books. — bibliomaniac, n. — bibliomaniacal, adj.
See also: Books
an excessive fondness for acquiring and possessing books.
See also: Manias
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.bibliomania - preoccupation with the acquisition and possession of books
acquisitiveness - strong desire to acquire and possess
Translations
bibliomania [ˌbɪblɪəʊˈmeɪnɪə] N → bibliomanía f
bibliomania
n → Bibliomanie f


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