scopophilia

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Alternative forms 1.2 Etymology 1.3 Noun 1.3.1 Related terms 1.4 See also

[edit] English

[edit] Alternative forms

• scoptophilia

[edit] Etymology

From Ancient Greek σκοπός (skopos), “‘watcher’”) + English -philia.

[edit] Noun

scopophilia (uncountable)

1. (sexuality, psychology) A sexual dependency on openly observing sex organs and sexual acts, as opposed to voyeurism which is secret.

[edit] Related terms

• scopophile / scoptophile (n.)
• scopophiliac / scoptophiliac (n. and adj.)
• scopophilic / scoptophilic (adj.)

[edit] See also

• voyeurism