ephebophilia

English

Etymology

From Ancient Greek ἔφηβος (éphēbos, “adolescent”) + φιλία (philía, “love, friendship”). Surface analysis ephebe +‎ -philia.

Pronunciation
  • Rhymes: -ɪliə

Noun

ephebophilia (uncountable)

  1. Primary adult sexual attraction towards late pubescent or postpubescent adolescents
    Coordinate terms: hebephilia, pedophilia, teleiophilia

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