Geophile
Pronunciation: /ˈdʒioʊˈpiˈhaɪɫ/
Geophile (noun)
- A person who strongly likes the study of Earth, especially rocks, minerals, and landforms.
- 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.