noun
paedophile
PEE-duh-fyl
Paedophile (noun) means the standard British/Commonwealth spelling of "pedophile": an adult who is sexually attracted to children.
noun
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The standard British/Commonwealth spelling of "pedophile": an adult who is sexually attracted to children.
"The investigation exposed a paedophile ring operating online."
How to use paedophile
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishBritish spelling variant of pedophile.
UK vs US
UK/Commonwealth English keeps the "ae"; US English simplifies it to "pedophile."
Word forms
paedophiles plural
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What is the meaning of paedophile?
"paedophile" (noun) means the standard British/Commonwealth spelling of "pedophile": an adult who is sexually attracted to children.
How do you use paedophile in a sentence?
Example: "The investigation exposed a paedophile ring operating online."