hebephilia
A sexual preference for adolescent girlsA sexual preference for adolescent girls.
Meaning
2 senses(dated, uncountable)A sexual preference for adolescent girls.
(uncountable)Adult sexual attraction primarily towards pubescent children and younger adolescents, usually between 10 and 14 years old. Can fall under the same definition as pedophile.
Origin
Ancient Greek φῐλῐ́ᾱ (phĭlĭ́ā)der.Ancient Greek φῐλῐ́ᾱ (phĭlĭ́ā)der.
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