A dedicated warcastophile remotely surveys the battlefield.

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Today’s Entry: warcastophile, n.

Pronunciation: /ˈwɔːrkæstəˌfaɪl/

Etymology: Blend of war + broadcast + -phile (from Greek philos, lover of).

Definition: A person who obsessively consumes YouTube channels, blogs, and other online media that provide detailed analyses and updates on battlefront movements, particularly in the Russo-Ukrainian War (beginning 2022), akin to a 21st-century wargaming enthusiast.

Example: As a dedicated warcastophile, he spent hours each night poring over maps and commentary tracking the latest offensives in Donetsk.

First known use: 2025.

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