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Definition of ephebophile in English:

ephebophile

noun

  • An adult who is sexually attracted to adolescents.

Origin

1960s from Greek ephēbos ‘adolescent boy’ (see ephebe) + -phile.

Pronunciation

ephebophile

/ɛˈfiːbə(ʊ)fʌɪl/ /ɪˈfiːbə(ʊ)fʌɪl/