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Philia Definition & Meaning

philia
noun
  1. a positive feeling of liking; "he had trouble expressing the affection he felt"; "the child won everyone's heart"; "the warmness of his welcome made us feel right at home"

"Philia" in song lyrics

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  • "residence inn philia"
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Frequently asked questions

What does philia mean?
a positive feeling of liking; "he had trouble expressing the affection he felt"; "the child won everyone's heart"; "the warmness of his welcome made us feel right at home"
What part of speech is philia?
Philia is a noun.

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