1. a person who loves words and language; a word enthusiast
Usage: informal; often used affectionately to describe someone passionate about vocabulary, etymology, or wordplay

Examples

• As a self-proclaimed logophile, she spent hours exploring the origins of obscure words.
• The logophile delighted in discovering new vocabulary and sharing it with friends.
• His logophile tendencies made him the perfect candidate for the crossword puzzle championship.
• Every logophile appreciates a well-crafted dictionary and a good thesaurus.
• She was a true logophile who could spend an entire evening discussing the nuances of synonyms.