The word [taphophile] arises from the Greek word [τάφος] (táfos) meaning “grave” or “sepulchre”, forming the root term [taph-]. It is completed with the suffix [(o)phile] which also arises from the Greek word [φιλία] meaning “friendship” or “affection”. A taphophile is a person who has affection for the study of graves or tombs. Probably a simpler way of describing this word is to say that a taphophile is a grave or a cemetery tourist. Our good friend Theo Dirix is a taphophile. It must be understood that this is not a pathology, but rather personal development through the study of the meaning, markings, beauty, art, sculpture, topography, etc., of graves, tombs, tombstones, and cemeteries. The root term [taph-] can also be found in the following words: • Taphophilia: An attraction or liking for graves. Note: The links to Google Translate include an icon that will allow you to hear the pronunciation of the word. |
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