Meaning & use
Neophile
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A person who loves or is strongly attracted to new things, ideas, or experiences.
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As a confirmed neophile, she was always the first among her friends to try a new gadget.
Neophiles in the tech industry often adopt untested tools long before the mainstream catches on.
A note on using this word
Formed from Greek 'neo-' (new) and '-phile' (lover of), it stands as the direct opposite of 'neophobe.'
Words with a similar meaning
novelty-seeker
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Words with an opposite meaning
neophobetraditionalist
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