ephebophilia
English
Etymology
From Ancient Greek ἔφηβος (éphēbos, “adolescent”) + φιλία (philía, “love, friendship”). Surface analysis ephebe + -philia.
Pronunciation
- Rhymes: -ɪliə
Noun
ephebophilia (uncountable)
- Primary adult sexual attraction towards late pubescent or postpubescent adolescents
Derived terms
See also
- hebephilia (attraction primarily or exclusively to pubescents); term based on Hebe
- pedophilia (attraction primarily or exclusively to prepubescents)
- pederast
- teleiophilia (attraction primarily or exclusively to adults)
Further reading
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