hoplophile
English
[edit]Etymology
[edit]From hoplo- (“weapon, arms”) + -phile (“love”).
Noun
[edit]hoplophile (plural hoplophiles)
- One who loves or is attracted to firearms or other weapons.
- 2016 June 19, Dr. Warren J. Blumenfeld, “Remember: Freud said men who obsess over guns have small genitals”, in LGBTQ Nation[1]:
- 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.
- 2019 October 28, Kinkly.com, “Hoplophilia”, in Kinkly[2]:
- 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.