91. -phile [philos, loving] : a combining form meaning loving, liking, favorably disposed to

• Anglophile : (n) a person who strongly admires or is devoted to England, its people, customs, etc.

• Francophile : (n) a person who admires or is extremely fond of France, its people, customs, etc.

• homophile [homo-, same + -phile, liking] (n) same as homosexual

92. -philia : a combining form meaning abnormal attraction to

• Anglophilia : (n) extreme admiration of England, its people, customs, etc.

93. Philadelphia [philos, loving + adelphos, brother] : city & port in SE Pa., on the Delaware River : pop. 1,949,000 (met.area 4,818,000) / (美) 필라델피아

94. philander [philandros, fond of men < philos, loving + andro-, meaning a man] : (vt) to engage lightly in passing love affairs; make love insincerely

• philanderer : a man who amuses himself by having (sexual) relations with (many) women, with no serious intentions / 바람둥이

95. philanthropy [philein, to love + anthropos, mankind, human being = 박애주의] : a feeling of kindness and love for all people, esp. as shown in an active way by giving help or money to people who are poor or in trouble

• philanthropist : (n) a person who is kind and helpful to those who are poor or in trouble, esp. by making generous gifts of money

• philanthropic : (adj) of or showing philanthropy

96. philately [philos, loving + atelia, exemption from (further) tax, taken as equivalent of "postage prepaid"] : (n) the collection and study of postage stamps, postmarks, stamped envelopes, etc., usually as a hobby

• philatelist : (n) a person who collects postage stamps as a hobby

97. philharmonic [philos, loving + harmonia, harmony] : 
(adj) loving or devoted to music : often used in the title of a symphony orchestra

• the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

98. Philip or Phillip [philippos, fond of horse < philos, loving + hippos, a horse] : a masculine name

99. philogyny [philos, loving + gyne, woman] : (n) love of or fondness for women 

100. philology [philologia, love of literature < philos, loving + logos, a word] : (n) the study of written records, esp. literary texts, in order to determine their authenticity, meaning, etc. / 문헌학

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