pedophilia

[ped-uh-fil-ee-uh, pee-duh-]

noun

Psychiatry.

1. sexual desire in an adult for a child.

pedophilia

/ ˌpiːdəʊˈfɪlɪə /

noun

1. a variant spelling (esp US) of paedophilia

Word History and Origins

Origin of pedophilia¹

From New Latin, dating back to 1905–10; pedo- ¹, -philia

Example Sentences

“He believes climate change is God’s will. He compares homosexuality to bestiality and pedophilia. He believes only Christians have a right to serve in public office.”

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These theories, though, don’t adequately explain why there’s a preoccupation with Epstein and pedophilia in particular.

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The replies to the post were a pile-on of angry demands that Patel focus instead on arresting Clinton and various other prominent figures they believe were involved in an international pedophilia blood-drinking cult with Epstein.

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The bill faced strong pushback from Republicans in the state Legislature, with some opponents using it to falsely claim that California was legalizing pedophilia.

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The children’s home in Bicske was at the center of the pedophilia scandal.

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