Etymology

ephebophile

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Today it means: A person who exhibits ephebophilia. Full definition →

Ancient Greek ἔφηβος
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  1. Ancient Greek · derived fromἔφηβος“adolescent”
  2. English todayephebophile

From Ancient Greek ἔφηβος (éphēbos, “adolescent”) + -phile.

Words from the same roots

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