Meaning of hoplophile | Babel Free

Definitions

One who loves or is attracted to firearms or other weapons.

Examples

“These hoplophile members of the Pro-Firearms with No More Regulations Movement may actually believe⟳ this strategy holds promise⟳ in silencing us, and help⟳ them to counter the psychological discourse connected to their obsessive attachments to firearms, but it will fail⟳.”

“People with hoplophilia, known as hoplophiliacs or hoplophiles, may seek⟳ sexual gratification in a number⟳ of ways. Many may feel⟳ aroused by viewing images of firearms or being in close⟳ contact⟳ with guns. Some may enjoy⟳ having their own⟳ guns or seek⟳ or sexual relationships with gun owners, especially those who use⟳ guns professionally like⟳ police officers and security guards.”

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