A letophile is someone drawn to Latvia with genuine admiration: its people, language, customs, landscape, and civic spirit. The term points to a warm orientation rather than a technical one, describing affection that is lived through curiosity, respect, and participation. A letophile may seek out Latvian literature, music, and history, celebrate national traditions, and value the social character that has shaped Latvian life across generations.

Lettophilia extends that same idea as an abstract noun: the enduring love of all things Latvian. It includes attention to everyday cultural detail as much as major symbols of identity, from choral festivals and folk design to language preservation and shared memory. In this sense, lettophilia is both appreciation and practice: a way of honoring Latvia by learning it carefully and engaging it with goodwill.