pedophile
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of pedophile
First recorded in 1950–55; pedo- 1 + -phile, or directly from Greek paidóphilos “loving children”
Example Sentences
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If cases could be made against pals of the late pedophile, every incentive existed to do so.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 13, 2026
Generally speaking, this is not the way you want the world’s most famous pedophile characterizing you.
From Slate • Nov. 13, 2025
It just treats it as if, out of nowhere, out of pure malice, Kendrick just decides to accuse Drake of being a pedophile.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 30, 2025
But Reubens just emphasizes that he wants folks to know that he is not a pedophile.
From Salon • Jan. 30, 2025
He also accused fellow members of his Army reserve unit of calling him a pedophile in an incident in July that prompted Army officials to have him undergo a mental health evaluation.
From Seattle Times • Oct. 31, 2023
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