Geophile

Pronunciation: /ˈdʒioʊˈpiˈhaɪɫ/

Geophile (noun)

  1. A person who strongly likes the study of Earth, especially rocks, minerals, and landforms.
  2. An organism that prefers living in or near soil and Earth materials.

Examples

  • A geophile enjoys spending time outdoors and studying soil.
  • The geophile collects rocks and learns how earth changes over time.