Attracted to humans; having an affinity for or preference for human contact or habitats.
From Greek anthropos (human) + philos (loving). Often used in biology and ecology to describe organisms that are attracted to or thrive around humans.
Mosquitoes and cockroaches are anthropophilous—they literally love living near us, which is why they follow humans everywhere, making this word surprisingly important in medicine and pest control.
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