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# [[Platonic]] feelings directed towards [[child]]ren ([[OED]]). |
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# [[sexual]] feelings directed towards [[child]]ren ([[OED]]). A [[paraphilia]] consisting of a primary adult sexual attraction to prepubescent children (''[[DSM-IV]]: Over a period of at least six months, recurrent, intense, sexually arousing fantasies, sexual urges or behaviors involving sexual activity with a prepubescent child or children'') |
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For someone who has sexual interest in children see paederos |
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====Usage notes==== |
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The term ''pedophilia'' is often used to describe the behavior of adults sexually involved with minors below the local age of consent (commonly termed as ''child [[molestation]]'' and ''child sexual abuse''). |
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Revision as of 13:38, 30 April 2008
English
Etymology
From Template:AGr. παιδοφιλια (paidophilia) < παις (pais, “child”) + φιλια (philia, “love or friendship”)
Pronunciation
- enPR: /păd'ə-fĭl'ē-ə/
Alternative spellings
- (British) paedophilia, pædophilia
Noun
pedophilia (uncountable)
For someone who has sexual interest in children see paederos