ephebophilia
English
Etymology
From Ancient Greek ἔφηβος (éphēbos, “adolescent”) + φιλία (philía, “love, friendship”). Surface analysis ephebe + -philia.
Pronunciation
- Rhymes: -ɪliə
Noun
ephebophilia (uncountable)
- Primary adult sexual attraction towards late pubescent or postpubescent adolescents
- Coordinate terms: hebephilia, pedophilia, teleiophilia
Derived terms
- ephebophile
- ephebophilic
See also
- pederast
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