Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

ophiophilist

Noun

ˌɒfiˈɒfəˌlɪst

Definition

A person who loves or is fascinated by snakes.

Examples

As an ophiophilist, she spent hours observing the varied species at the reptile house.
His passion for snakes made him a dedicated ophiophilist, leading him to attend numerous herpetology seminars.

Meaning

The term ‘ophiophilist’ combines ‘ophio-‘ which relates to snakes, and ‘-philist,’ which denotes a lover or enthusiast. It is used to describe someone who exhibits a strong interest in snakes, be it for their beauty, behavior, or natural history.