Discophile

/ˈdɪskəfaɪl/ noun

Definition

A person who loves or collects phonograph records or discs.

Etymology

From Greek discus (disk) + -phile (lover of). Combines ancient Greek for 'disk' with the suffix meaning 'enthusiast.'

Kelly Says

Discophiles have made a comeback in the vinyl era—they were once dying out but now young people collect records again, making this old word relevant in unexpected ways.

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