Definition: one who collects phonograph records, now also includes CDs.

Pronunciation: [DISK-oh-file]

Also Known As: phonophile and phonophily (-phon- = sound).

Related Words: discophily: the hobby itself [disk-OPH-uh-lee]

Word Roots:
  -disc- = disc
   -phile = lover/collector;
   -phily = collection

Resource:

Mike Sheehan, Author of The Word Parts Dictionary

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