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paedophilic

/ˌpɛdəˈfɪlɪk/ adjective · British & US

Valid in UK

What does paedophilic mean?

adjective

Relating to or characterized by a sexual attraction to prepubescent children.

Example

"The psychologist's research focused on the paedophilic tendencies of some individuals."

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Words that share this root

pedo-philic philosophy philosophical

What's another word for paedophilic?

pedophilic child-loving infantile juvenile prepubescent

What's the opposite of paedophilic?

adult-oriented adolescent mature

Rhymes with paedophilic

philic philosophic philosophical philosophy