ΦΙΛΟΖΩΟΝ, φιλοζωον
PHILOZŌON, philozōon
Sounds Like: fee-LO-zo-on
Translations: animal-loving, fond of living things, fond of animals, life-loving, vital
From the root: ΦΙΛΟΖΩΟΝ
Part of Speech: Adjective
Explanation: This is a compound adjective formed from "φίλος" (philos, meaning "loving" or "dear") and "ζῷον" (zōon, meaning "animal" or "living thing"). It describes something or someone that is fond of animals or living things, or that has a strong love for life itself. It can be used to describe a person who cares for animals, or a species that thrives and is resilient.
Inflection: Singular, Neuter, Nominative or Accusative
Instances
The Shepherd of Hermas — Parables
- Parable 8 — 2:7
From the same root
No other words from the same root, ΦΙΛΟΖΩΟΝ, appear in our texts.
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