lithophile

/ˈlɪθoʊfaɪl/

Definitions

1. noun

A person who has a strong fondness for rocks and minerals; a rock or mineral collector.

“She was a dedicated lithophile, with a vast collection of rare crystals.”

2. noun

A person who loves or has a strong affection for the Earth or the Earth’s crust.

“The geologist’s passion for geology made him a true lithophile.”

Synonyms

  • geologist
  • mineral collector
  • rockhound

Antonyms

  • lithophobe