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“anthropophilic”
anthropophilic (adjective), more anthropophilic, most anthropophilic
1. A reference to human-seeking or human-preference; especially, when considering bloodsucking arthropods that have a preference for the human host as a source of blood or tissues over those of animal hosts; and dermatophytic fungi which grow preferentially on humans rather than other animals.
2. Pertaining to thriving in a human environment or preferring humans as hosts for nourishment; especially, with reference to parasites that show specificity for humans as opposed to other species, or of any flora or fauna that benefits from human activities.
2. Pertaining to thriving in a human environment or preferring humans as hosts for nourishment; especially, with reference to parasites that show specificity for humans as opposed to other species, or of any flora or fauna that benefits from human activities.
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anthrop-, anthropo-, -anthrope, -anthropic, -anthropical, -anthropically, -anthropism, -anthropist, -anthropoid, -anthropus, -anthropy
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philo-, phil-, -phile, -philia, -philic, -philous, -phily, -philiac, -philist, -philism
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