pædophilia

A form of pedophilia — Sexual attraction by adults and adolescents to children, specifically prepubescent children.

Meanings

nounpædophilia (uncountable)
  1. dateduncountableDated form of pedophilia.

Origin

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APA

pædophilia. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/p%C3%A6dophilia

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Chicago

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