Nympholepts refer to individuals obsessed with nymphs, spirits of nature, and feminine beauty. The term nympholept comes from the Greek word 'nympholeptos.' Instead of using this word, one can use alternative synonyms like Erinophile, a person obsessed with Irish nymphs, Hamadryophile, someone captivated by wood-nymphs particularly oak-trees, or Oreadophile, referring to an infatuation with mountain nymphs. One can also use other less specific terms like nature lover, nature enthusiast, or nature-fancier that encompasses the broader interest in natural beauty without implying a preference for a particular type of nymph. However, these synonyms may not capture the mysticism and romance associated with nympholepts.