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paedophile

/ˈpiːdəˌfɪl/ noun · British & US
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What does paedophile mean?

noun

A person who is sexually attracted to children, typically in a way that is considered abnormal or illegal.

Example

"The police were investigating a paedophile who had been accessing child pornography online."

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