Etymology

chronophilia

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Today it means: Primary or exclusive sexual attraction toward members of a specific age group, as with paedophilia or gerontophilia. Full definition →

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The story

Coined by sexologist John William Money (1921–2006), corresponding to chrono- (“time”) + -philia (“love of”).

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