Ailurophile

C1 16+

Pronunciation: /aɪˈlʊrəˌfaɪl/

Definitions of ailurophile

noun a person who loves cats

Example Sentences

A1 My friend is an ailurophile, she loves cats.

A2 As an ailurophile, I have a deep appreciation for all things feline.

B1 Being an ailurophile, I enjoy spending time with my pet cat.

B2 The ailurophile was delighted to visit a cat cafe during her vacation.

C1 Her reputation as an ailurophile is well-known among her friends and family.

C2 The renowned ailurophile has dedicated her life to studying and advocating for the well-being of cats.

Examples of ailurophile in a Sentence

formal The ailurophile spent hours at the cat cafe, admiring the different breeds.

informal My friend is such an ailurophile, she has four cats at home.

slang I'm a total ailurophile - I can't resist cute cat videos on the internet.

figurative As an ailurophile, she had a natural grace and elegance that reminded people of a cat.

Grammatical Forms of ailurophile

past tense

ailurophiled

plural

ailurophiles

comparative

more ailurophile

superlative

most ailurophile

present tense

ailurophiles

future tense

will ailurophile

perfect tense

have ailurophiled

continuous tense

is ailurophiling

singular

ailurophile

positive degree

ailurophile

infinitive

to ailurophile

gerund

ailurophiling

participle

ailurophiled

Origin and Evolution of ailurophile

First Known Use: 1901 year
Language of Origin: Greek
Story behind the word: The word 'ailurophile' originates from the Greek words 'ailouros' meaning cat and 'phile' meaning lover.
Evolution of the word: The term 'ailurophile' has remained consistent in its meaning of a cat lover since its first known use in 1901.