philomathy

/fɪləʊˈmæθɪ/

Definitions

1. noun

A love or fondness for learning, particularly reading.

“She had a philomathy for science fiction novels.”

2. noun

A passion for acquiring knowledge, especially through reading.

“His philomathy for history led him to write a book on the subject.”

Synonyms

  • bibliophilia
  • reading habit

Antonyms

  • illiteracy