Ailurophilia

Pronunciation

• RP IPA: /aɪˈljʊəɹəʊfɪlɪə/

Alternative forms

• aelurophilia

Origin

From Ancient Greek αἴλουρος (ailouros, "cat") + English -philia (from Ancient Greek φίλος (philos, "dear”, “beloved")).

Full definition of ailurophilia

Noun

1. A fondness or love for cats or other felines.

Related terms

• ailurophile
• ailurophobia

Antonyms

• ailurophobia (also spelled aelurophobia), galeophobia