English Explanatory Dictionary

ephebophilia

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A sexual attraction towards postpubescent adolescents.
  2. A sexual preference for adolescent boys.

Pronunciation

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Word forms

ephebophilia

Etymology

From Ancient Greek ἔφηβος (éphēbos, “adolescent”) + φιλία (philía, “love, friendship”). By surface analysis, ephebe + -philia.

Related words

pederast hebephilia a preference for pubescents early adolescents

Derived words

ephebophile ephebophilic
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