φίλος — meaning in English

English meaning

• friend noun A person you know well and like, and who is not a family member or romantic partner.
• mate noun A friend or companion, especially of the same sex.

Senses

φίλος is used for these senses in English:

• phile Forming nouns and adjectives meaning "loving", "friendly", or "friend".
• friend (euphemistic) A lover; a boyfriend or girlfriend.
• mate (colloquial, British, Australia, New Zealand, Ireland, South Africa, sometimes elsewhere in the Commonwealth) A friend, usually of the same sex.

friend — full definition

1. noun A person you know well and like, and who is not a family member or romantic partner.
2. noun Someone who supports or backs a cause or organization.
3. verb To add someone as a contact on a social media platform.

mate — full definition

1. noun A friend or companion, especially of the same sex.
2. noun A friendly, informal way to address someone, especially in British English.
3. noun A breeding partner of an animal.
4. noun A ship's officer ranking below the captain.
5. verb To pair with another (animal) for breeding.

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