Ériphile (en. Eriphile)

/e.ʁi.fil/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
A person who loves to explore nature, especially isolated or little-frequented places.
He is eriphile and spends his weekends hiking in untouched terrain.
Il est ériphile et passe ses week-ends à randonner dans des terrains vierges.
A lover of natural landscapes and outdoor adventures.
Eriphiles often seek out off-the-beaten-path destinations.
Les ériphiles recherchent souvent des destinations hors des sentiers battus.

Etymology

From the Greek 'eri' meaning 'isolated' and 'philos' meaning 'friend of'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to be eriphile
To have a passion for exploring isolated places.
être ériphile
spirit of an eriphile
A mindset focused on adventure and discovering nature.
spirit of an ériphile

Related Words

exploration
Action of exploring unknown places.
exploration
hiking
Walk or excursion in the outdoors.
randonnée
nature
All elements of the living world.
nature

Slang Meanings

Nature seeker
He's a true nature seeker, always looking for new places to explore.
C'est un vrai chercheur de nature, toujours à la recherche de nouveaux endroits à explorer.
Landscape hunter
He considers himself a landscape hunter, capturing photos in forgotten places.
Il se considère comme un chasseur de paysages, capturant des photos dans des lieux oubliés.