Ephebophilia

Pronunciation

• Rhymes: -ɪliÉ™

Origin

From Ancient Greek ἔφηβος (ephēbos, "adolescent") + φιλία (philia, "love, friendship"). Surface analysis ephebe + -philia.

Full definition of ephebophilia

Noun

1. Adult sexual attraction towards late pubescent or postpubescent adolescents

Derived terms

• ephebophile
• ephebophilic