Meaning: A person who loves and collects books.
Hindi: पुस्तक प्रेमी
Synonyms: book lover, bookworm, reader
Antonyms: illiterate
Asked in: Delhi Police HCM 2025-26 · SSC CHSL 2025 T-1 · SSC CGL 2025 T-1 · SSC MTS 2023 · SSC CGL 2023 T-1 · SSC Steno 2022 T-1
bibliophile in SSC previous-year questions
- Delhi Police HCM 2025-26 One Word Substitution
What is the meaning of the word "bibliophile"?
Answer & explanation
Answer: D) One who likes to collect and read books
"Bibliophile" comes from " biblio " (book) + " phile " (lover). It means a person who loves, collects and reads books. It does NOT relate to the Bible, coins or Christianity specifically. Hence the correct answer is the fourth option.
- SSC CHSL 2025 T-1 One Word Substitution
Choose the correct one-word substitute for:
A person who loves collecting books.Answer & explanation
Answer: C) C. Bibliophile
The correct one-word substitute is "Bibliophile" — a person who loves and often collects books (from Greek: " biblion " = book + "philia" = love). A "Bookworm" reads extensively but doesn't specifically collect. A "Librarian" is a professional who manages a library. A "Reader" simply reads. Only "Bibliophile" specifically describes someone who loves collecting books.
- SSC CGL 2025 T-1 Synonyms
Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word: BIBLIOPHILE
Answer & explanation
Answer: D) Book-lover
Word meaning:
BIBLIOPHILE: From Greek 'biblion' (book) + 'philos' (lover) = a person who loves books/collects books.
Synonym: Book-lover ✓
Publisher: one who publishes books (profession, not love)
Bookkeeper: one who maintains financial accounts
Librarian: one who manages a library (profession)
Answer: Book-lover - SSC CGL 2025 T-1 One Word Substitution
Choose the correct one-word substitute for: 'A person who loves and collects books'.
Answer & explanation
Answer: B) Bibliophile
Bibliophile = a lover/collector of books.
Philatelist = stamp collector.
Calligrapher = beautiful-writing artist.
Archivist = keeper of archives.
Hence, Bibliophile is correct. - SSC Steno 2022 T-1 Synonyms
Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.
BibliophileAnswer & explanation
Answer: B) Booklover
Answer: Booklover
Explanation:
• Bibliophile means a person who loves or collects books (पुस्तक प्रेमी).
• Booklover is a direct synonym.
• Other options:
• Bubbly – lively or cheerful (चंचल)
• Illiterate – unable to read or write (निरक्षर)
• Non-reader – one who does not read (अ-पाठक)
Therefore, Booklover is the correct synonym of Bibliophile. - SSC MTS 2023 One Word Substitution
Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.
A lover of booksAnswer & explanation
Answer: C) Bibliophile
Answer: Option 3 – Bibliophile
Solution:
The phrase is:
"A lover of books"
Let’s look at the meanings:
• Teacher ❌ – A person who imparts knowledge; not specifically a book lover.
• Philosopher ❌ – A thinker or lover of wisdom; not necessarily of books.
• Bibliophile ✅ – A person who loves or collects books (पुस्तकों का प्रेमी) – correct one-word substitute.
• Librarian ❌ – A person who manages a library; may not necessarily be a book lover.
So, the correct one-word substitute is Bibliophile – Option 3.
Examples
- “As a bibliophile, she owns thousands of rare books.”
bibliophile – questions
What is the meaning of bibliophile in Hindi?
bibliophile means “पुस्तक प्रेमी” in Hindi. In English: A person who loves and collects books.
What are the synonyms of bibliophile?
Synonyms of bibliophile: book lover, bookworm, reader.
What is the opposite of bibliophile?
Antonyms of bibliophile: illiterate.
Has bibliophile been asked in SSC exams?
Yes – bibliophile has been asked 6 times in SSC exams: Delhi Police HCM 2025-26, SSC CHSL 2025 T-1, SSC CGL 2025 T-1, SSC MTS 2023, SSC CGL 2023 T-1, SSC Steno 2022 T-1.