philia

[US]/[ˈfiːliə]/
[UK]/[ˈfɪliə]/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.a feeling of brotherly love, friendship, or affection.; a fondness or liking for something.; (in the names of certain chemical compounds) indicating affinity or combination.; a love or desire; a strong attraction.
Word Forms
Pluralphilias

Phrases & Collocations

homophilia

philia love

philial piety

showed philia

philia bond

deep philia

philia thrives

mutual philia

philia grows

Example Sentences

she has a strong philia for animals and volunteers at the local shelter.

his philia for classical music led him to become a concert pianist.

the philia between them was evident in their constant laughter and shared interests.

a philia for reading transported her to different worlds and time periods.

the club fostered a philia for outdoor activities among its members.

their philia for gardening resulted in a beautiful and thriving backyard.

he demonstrated a clear philia for learning new languages and cultures.

the philia between siblings is a powerful and enduring bond.

she expressed her philia for photography through stunning landscape shots.

a shared philia for hiking brought the two friends closer together.

the philia for history inspired him to become an archaeologist.

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