childlover

English

Etymology

From child +‎ lover, a calque of Ancient Greek παιδοφίλης (paidophílēs).

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Noun

childlover (plural childlovers)

  1. A pedophile or hebephile.
    Hyponyms: boylover, girllover
  2. (euphemistic) A pedophile, hebephile, or ephebophile who is attracted to children regardless of gender; an adult who is attracted to both boys and girls.