Bibliotist

/ˌbɪb.liˈɒt.ɪst/ noun

Definition

A person who is devoted to books or book collecting; a bookworm or bibliophile.

Etymology

From biblio- (book) + -otist (one who practices or specializes in), following patterns of -ist suffix words. This appears to be a learned coinage from 19th-century bibliographic scholarship.

Kelly Says

While 'bibliophile' became the standard term, 'bibliotist' is a lesser-known variant that emphasizes the active practice or habit rather than just love—imagine calling someone not a 'book-lover' but a 'book-practitioner.'

Related Words

Explore More Words

Get the Word Orb API

Complete word intelligence in one call. Free tier — 50 lookups/day.