Pedophile
(noun)
- A person who is sexually attracted to children.
- A person who engages in sexual activity with a child.
Origin:
Early 20th century: from greek paidophilos, from pais "child" + -philia.
Examples:
- The police arrested a known pedophile in the neighborhood.
- The idea of a pedophile being a teacher was horrifying to parents.
- Many people believe that pedophiles can't be rehabilitated and should be locked up for life.
- The convicted pedophile was placed on the sex offender registry.
- The organization aimed to prevent the abuse of children by pedophiles.