Felinophile

/ˌfiːlɪˈnɑːfaɪl/ noun

Definition

A person who loves cats; a cat lover.

Etymology

From feline plus the Greek suffix -phile (from philos, meaning lover of). Created in English following the pattern of other -phile words like anglophile (lover of England).

Kelly Says

Felinophile is the formal, slightly pretentious term for cat lovers, but it's the perfect word because it shows that cat love is so strong it deserves its own ancient Greek designation—just like bibliophiles love books.

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