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philia

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Noun1.philia - a positive feeling of likingphilia - a positive feeling of liking; "he had trouble expressing the affection he felt"; "the child won everyone's heart"; "the warmness of his welcome made us feel right at home"
affection, affectionateness, warmness, warmheartedness, fondness, tenderness, heart
feeling - the experiencing of affective and emotional states; "she had a feeling of euphoria"; "he had terrible feelings of guilt"; "I disliked him and the feeling was mutual"
attachment, fond regard - a feeling of affection for a person or an institution
protectiveness - a feeling of protective affection
regard, respect - a feeling of friendship and esteem; "she mistook his manly regard for love"; "he inspires respect"
soft spot - a sentimental affection; "she had a soft spot for her youngest son"
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Hachey is survived by her daughter-in-law, Philia Hachey of Millbury, MA; three grandsons, Anthony Hachey and his wife Pat, John Hachey and his wife Sue, and Scott Hachey and his wife Veronica; five great-grandchildren.
Edrie M. (McGrath) Hachey, 94 by Telegram & Gazette (Worcester, MA)
Luckily for Pseudolus, Hero is headover-heels in love with virgin Philia.
Prepare for a Roman romp; The People's Theatre steps back in time ... by Evening Chronicle (Newcastle, England)
We have always exhibited our agape and our philia by pulling together and struggling for the greatest good for the greatest number.
LETTERS IN THE EDITOR'S MAILBAG by The Register-Guard (Eugene, OR)
 
 
 
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