"Bibliophile" is a _______

The correct answer is Lover of books.

Key Points

• A bibliophile gathers books and enjoys exploring used bookshops or libraries.
• Bibliophile is used for a person who loves books.
• The term originates from 1820s France, combining "Biblio" meaning "book" and "Philos" meaning "friend." If you view books as cherished companions, you're a true bibliophile.

Additional Information

• Cataloguer:
  • A cataloguer is an individual responsible for organizing and categorizing items in a systematic manner, typically in a library or information management setting.
• Classificationist:
  • ​A classificationist in a library is a professional responsible for organizing and categorizing materials using classification systems. 
• Information Specialist:
  • A​n information specialist is a professional who possesses expertise in finding, managing, and disseminating information. 

Confusion Points

• Philologist: Enjoys studying literary texts.
• Misologist: Dislikes reading literary texts.
• A person who mutilates or destroys books is called a "biblioclast."