ephebophilia
A sexual attraction towards postpubescent adolescentsA sexual attraction towards postpubescent adolescents.
Meaning
2 senses(uncountable)A sexual attraction towards postpubescent adolescents.
(dated, uncountable)A sexual preference for adolescent boys.
2006 Looking at Ephebophilia through the Lens of Cleric Sexual Abuse from volume 13 issue 4 of "Sexual Addiction & Compulsivity"
Origin
From Ancient Greek ἔφηβος (éphēbos, “adolescent”) + φιλία (philía, “love, friendship”). ByFrom Ancient Greek ἔφηβος (éphēbos, “adolescent”) + φιλία (philía, “love, friendship”). By surface analysis, ephebe + -philia.
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Word family
4 related wordsLessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable
See also
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