Videophilia
noun
noun ·Uncommon ·Advanced level
Definitions
Noun
- 1 An interest in and/or appreciation for video, particularly home media with high picture quality. uncountable
"With a diameter of about 5 feet and the aesthetic appeal of a radar aerial, the home satellite aerial is nevertheless the ultimate symbol of videophilia."
- 2 An inactive lifestyle characterized by activities that involve spending time in front of a screen, such as television, video games, and the Internet. uncountable
"We are spending less time in parks, less time camping and hiking, and less time in unstructured outdoor play because videophilia is replacing biophilia."
Example
More examples"With a diameter of about 5 feet and the aesthetic appeal of a radar aerial, the home satellite aerial is nevertheless the ultimate symbol of videophilia."
Etymology
From video + -philia.
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