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 The Greek root phil- gets its meaning from the Greek word meaning "love". Philosophy, which is taken from the Greek root phil- which means "love" is studying human culture and the meaning of living. Philias is among the most well-known applications of the root "phil" due to the fact that it is connected to the love of and fascination with certain objects or topics. The suffix "philia" is used to signify an obsession or love for an individual subject. It can be a bit similar to the suffix -phobia. Philias could be of a biological nature (e.g. Rhizophilia is a desire to live in roots), or even chemical (e.g. Chromophilous are substances which stain easily) or could be a passion or a love for. Icthyophilia is the love of fish. Philia (TSyKHy), is a Greek word that means love, is a reference to friendship, brotherly affection, and love. This is different from Eros (or romantic or sexual love) and the word agape (or spiritual love that is detached and not as intense). English usage may differ from the etymological meanings. A lot of these terms are employed in English to mean the brotherly love of a person however, they do not refer to sexual attraction.

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