phil-

phil-

pref.

Variant of philo-.

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phil-

var. of philo- before a vowel: philanthropy.

-phil

var. of -phile: eosinophil.

Phil.

1. Philemon.

2. Philippians.

3. Philippine.

phil.

1. philosophical.

2. philosophy.

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