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'''Topophilia''', literally ''love of place'' |
'''Topophilia''' is described in Webster's New International Dictionary of the English Language, second edition, unabridged. G. & C. Meriam Co. as, literally ''love of place''. It is a term used to describe the strong sense of place or [[identity]] among certain peoples. |
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It combines the Greek word ''topo-'' or ''top-'', meaning place, with the ending ''-philia'', meaning love of/for. |
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Some other examples of combinations with these words are ''topo''-graphy, ''topo''-phobia, pedo-''philia'' or hydro-''philia''. |
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==See also== |
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Topophilia is described in Webster's New International Dictionary of the English Language, second edition, unabridged. G. & C. Meriam Co. as, literally love of place. It is a term used to describe the strong sense of place or identity among certain peoples.
It combines the Greek word topo- or top-, meaning place, with the ending -philia, meaning love of/for.
Some other examples of combinations with these words are topo-graphy, topo-phobia, pedo-philia or hydro-philia.
See also
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