φίλος

Strong’s Definition

actively, fond, i.e., friendly (still as a noun, an associate, neighbor, etc.)

Etymology & Derivation

properly, dear, i.e. a friend

KJV Usage

friend

Detailed Definition

From Thayer’s Greek Lexicon outline.

• 1.friend, to be friendly to one, wish him well
• 2.a friend
• 3.an associate
• 4.he who associates familiarly with one, a companion
• 5.one of the bridegroom's friends who on his behalf asked the hand of the bride and rendered him various services in closing the marriage and celebrating the nuptials