🇵🇹Portuguese Source WordCode: PT

pedófilo

Pronunciation / Transliteration: pedófilo

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Pedophile/ˈpɛdəˌfaɪl/
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🇵🇹 Example Sentence in Portuguese:

"Os pedófilos devem ser punidos severamente."

Comprehensive Definitions & Senses

2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    An adult who is sexually attracted to children.

    "The authorities are working to identify and apprehend any individuals suspected of being a pedophile."
  2. 2

    A person who engages in sexual activity with a child.

    "The case highlighted the need for stricter laws against pedophiles."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'pedophile' originates from the Greek words 'pais' meaning 'child' and 'philia' meaning 'love'. It was first used in the early 20th century to describe an adult who is sexually attracted to prepubescent children, reflecting societal concerns about child safety and abuse.

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