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Word of the Day Wednesday, June 10, 2026

gerontophilia

/dʒɛrɒntəˈfɪliə/ noun · British & US
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What does gerontophilia mean?

noun

A strong or romantic attraction to older people, often involving a significant age gap. This term is often used in a clinical or psychological context to describe a paraphilia.

Example

"The psychologist studied the phenomenon of gerontophilia in her research on human sexuality."

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