paedophile

See also: pædophile

English

Pronunciation

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• (General Australian, Canada) IPA^(key): /ˈpɛ.dəʉˌfɑɪl/
• (UK) IPA^(key): /ˈpiː.dəˌfaɪl/

Noun

paedophile (plural paedophiles)

1. Standard spelling of pedophile in the British Commonwealth

Usage notes

While "paedophile" is the preferred spelling in the British Commonwealth, "pedo" is often used as a shortened form in some countries where the British spelling is used, such as Australia, though the term "paedo" is used in the United Kingdom.