"neophile" meaning in All languages combined

See neophile on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Forms: neophiles [plural]
Etymology: From neo- + -phile. Etymology templates: {{confix|en|neo|phile}} neo- + -phile Head templates: {{en-noun}} neophile (plural neophiles)
  1. A lover of new or novel things. Synonyms: neophiliac Related terms: neophilia, neophilic

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