Philomath

A Philomath (noun) is a person who loves to learn; a scholar. A philomath is a seeker of knowledge and facts. It is Greek in origin from the 16th century from the word philomathia. Philos (loving) and mathos (to learn).

“ She is such a Philomath that she is studying for her third PhD.”
   
The word is not commonly used today, however, there is a small town outside of Corvallis Oregon that is keeping the word alive.

Philomath Oregon, population of approximately 4,600 was named after Philomath College established in the mid 1800’s.  It is a beautiful town and you can find several YouTube video’s about it if you wish to explore.

I like this word and I love to learn so I will try to use it whenever possible.  Let’s keep it alive!

Philomath College - closed in 1929