noun

pedophile

PEE-duh-fyl

Pedophile (noun) means an adult who is sexually attracted to young children.

noun

An adult who is sexually attracted to young children.

"The documentary examined how authorities track convicted pedophiles."

How to use pedophile

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA term for an adult sexually attracted to children — a serious clinical and legal term, not used loosely.

When to use it

A serious, often legally and clinically loaded term; not used casually or as a general insult.

UK vs US

British English often spells it "paedophile."

pedophiles plural

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From Greek pais/paid-, "child," and philos, "loving," modeled on the Greek word paidophiles.

Origin: Greek

childlover

teleiophile

childlover teleiophile

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What is the meaning of pedophile?

"pedophile" (noun) means an adult who is sexually attracted to young children.

What is another word for pedophile?

Other words for "pedophile" include childlover.

What is the opposite of pedophile?

The opposite of "pedophile" is teleiophile.

How do you use pedophile in a sentence?

Example: "The documentary examined how authorities track convicted pedophiles."

childlover teleiophile