paedo-
Americancombining form
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"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012Etymology
Origin of paedo-
from Greek pais, paid- child
Example Sentences
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MANCHESTER, England — English soccer club Watford has apologized to the victims of a former physiotherapist nicknamed “Paedo Phil” after concluding an investigation into his alleged abuse.
From Washington Times
Several survivors said Edwards’ behavior was “common knowledge amongst club staff,” that boys talked openly about him and he was referred to as “Paedo Phil.”
From Washington Times
But she has been abused online and called a "paedo lover" by opponents.
From BBC
"They had edited them, put hashtags over the top, they created memes… there were several hashtags with 'paedo'," she said.
From BBC
A Swansea Valley school said it called the police after staff were secretly filmed and labelled #paedo on the app.
From BBC
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