paedophile en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˈpɛ.dəʉˌfɑɪl/ (Australia, Canada)
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- /ˈpiː.dəˌfaɪl/ (UK)
Etymology
Etymology tree English paedo- Proto-Indo-European *bʰil- Proto-Indo-European *-os Proto-Indo-European *bʰil-o-s Ancient Greek φίλος (phílos)bor. Latin -philalbor. English -phile English paedophile From paedo- + -phile.
Meanings
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Commonwealth standard spelling of pedophile.
A "watchtower" Website, keeping track of paedophile groups around the world, is expected to be up and running next year. The campaign will also liaise with law enforcement agencies around the world and share information on suspected Internet paedophiles.
1999 June, “Unesco steps up fight against Internet paedophiles”, in BBC News:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| paedophiles | Number=Plur | lexicographic |