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retrophilia

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  • noun The attraction to and preference for that which is from or characteristic of the past.

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retro- + -philia

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  • whichbe commented on the word retrophilia

    (fr. Wordspy, n.) An intense attraction for things of the past.

    May 14, 2008

  • avivamagnolia commented on the word retrophilia

    "Cecilia is a total retrophiliac. Did you see all those 'Twiggy' and 'Jean Shrimpton' posters in her bathroom?"

    January 18, 2009