ephebophilia

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Definition of ephebophilia in English English dictionary

a sexual orientation or preference in which an adult's primary sexual attraction is towards pubescent or postpubescent adolescents

a sexual orientation or preference in which an adults primary sexual attraction is towards pubescent or postpubescent adolescents

{i} hebephilia, sexual attraction felt by an adult toward a young person, sexual preference and attraction of an adult person to postpubescents

Synonyms

hebephilia

Etymology

() From Ancient Greek ἔφηβος (ephēbos, “adolescent”) + φιλία (philia, “love, friendship”)