Phil

 The Greek root -philcomes from the Greek word which means "love". As an example, philosophy (along with the Greek root -soph- meaning 'wisdom') is the study of human customs and the importance of living. Philias is among the most frequently used uses of the root "phil" because it's associated with passion and love for certain items or subjects. The suffix "philia" is used to indicate a love or obsession with an individual subject. It can be a bit similar to -phobia. Philias can be biological (e.g. rhizophilia, preference for living on roots) or chemical (e.g. chromophilous are materials that are easily stained) or can be a pastime or an interest. icthyophilia, love for fish)Philia (TSyKHy) is a Greek word for love refers to brotherly love, including the bonds of friendship and affection. This contrasts with the Greek words Eros sexual/romantic love, and agape or spiritual love that is detached. But, English usage differs in certain instances from the etymological use and many of these terms refer in English not to love for brothers but rather to sexual attraction.