Love, today, instead of being merely a strong affection for another, issynonymous with acceptance, tolerance, celebration of diversity, open-mindedness, desire, and pleasure.Īnother type of love we hear a lot about currently is “self-love” ( philautia). Human love, therefore, cannot be simply defined, as it is being redefined all the time.
The word “love” though is a constantly evolving concept with ever-broadening definitions. It has been said that the English language has only one word for love, but English also has other words implying love such as affection, friendship, attraction, etc. The English word “love” has been used in reference to a “strong affection for another” since before the 12 th century, according to the Merriam Webster dictionary. Is it an emotion, a state of being, a choice, an ability, a gift, a force, or all of the above? English Definition of Love Love is and always has been a complex concept. Mania: obsessive, possessive, addictive, dependent Ludus: flirtatious, playful, casual, uncommitted The ancient Greeks had anywhere between four and eight different words for love (depending on the source):
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