English word biophilia comes from English -philia, English bio- (Life. Organic life.)
Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
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-philia | English (en) | (pathology) abnormal liking or tendency; paraphilia. Liking; love (for something). |
bio- | English (en) | Life. Organic life. |
biophilia | English (en) | (obsolete, rare) Hypochondria.. (psychology) The biological drive to preserve oneself; love of life.. The love of or empathy with nature and all living things. |