bibliophil

/bɪblɪˈɒfɪl/

Definitions

1. noun

A person who loves or collects books, especially rare or first editions.

“The bibliophile spent his entire inheritance on rare volumes.”

2. noun

A person who has a strong fondness for reading or knowledge.

“The bibliophile spent hours browsing through the old bookstore.”

Synonyms

  • book collector
  • bookworm
  • literary enthusiast

Antonyms

  • bibliophobe
  • illiterate