A vexillophile is someone who loves flags and flag-related items. There are various synonyms for vexillophile that can be used interchangeably, such as vexillologist, flag enthusiast, flag collector, and flag lover. Vexillology is the study of flags, and vexillography is the study of flag design. Someone who has a deep passion for flags may also be known as a flag historian, flag aficionado, flag devotee, or flag connoisseur. Regardless of what you call it, the fascination with flags is a real phenomenon and has led to a whole new area of research and academic study.