nemophilist means someone who is fond of forests or forest scenery; a visitor of the woods. Lexicurio rates it Sui generis — a strength score of 87 out of 100.
nemophilist is pronounced /nɪˈmɒ.fɪ.lɪst/.
Why “nemophilist” is a great word
NEMOPHILIST — [Noun] A person who is fond of forests or forest scenery; a haunter of the woods. From Ancient Greek νέμος (némos, "wooded pasture, glade, grove") + the combining form -philist (from -phile, "lover of"). Unlike an "arborist," who cultivates trees professionally, or a "naturalist," who studies the physical world broadly, the nemophilist is an amateur of atmosphere, a devotee of dappled light. It is the scent of damp moss and decaying leaves clinging to a wool sleeve, the touch of rough bark against a seeking palm, the profound warmth of a sunbeam piercing the canopy to pool on the forest floor—a retreat into a breathing, verdant silence that stands indifferent to, yet necessary for, the human heart.
noun
- Someone who is fond of forests or forest scenery; a visitor of the woods.