World Languages Lexicon
10 Language-to-English Dictionariespédophile
Pronunciation / Transliteration: pédophile
"Les pédophiles sont souvent poursuivis par la loi."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 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
A person who engages in sexual activity with a child.
"The case highlighted the need for stricter laws against pedophiles."
Thesaurus & Semantic Spectrum
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from Modern Latin, combining the Greek roots 'paido-' (meaning child, from 'pais') and 'phile' (meaning loving or having an affinity for, from 'philein'). Coined in the late 19th and early 20th centuries within psychiatric and clinical contexts to classify psychological attractions.
Which of the following is the closest synonym for "Pedophile"?
10 Global Lexicons: How "Pedophile" is said worldwide
Click any language below to open its dedicated Language to English dictionary page with native script & transliteration
pédophile
Transliteration: pédophile
"Les pédophiles sont souvent poursuivis par la loi."
Pädophiler
Transliteration: Pädophiler
"Die Gesellschaft muss sich gegen Pädophile schützen."
pedofilo
Transliteration: pedofilo
"I pedofili devono essere perseguiti dalla legge."
pedófilo
Transliteration: pedófilo
"Los pedófilos son un grave problema social."
pedófilo
Transliteration: pedófilo
"Os pedófilos devem ser punidos severamente."
बाल यौन शोषक
Transliteration: Baal yaun shoshak
"बाल यौन शोषकों के खिलाफ सख्त कानून होने चाहिए।"
恋童癖者
Transliteration: liàn tóng pǐ zhě
"社会必须保护儿童免受恋童癖者的伤害。"
소아성애자
Transliteration: soaseongaeja
"소아성애자에 대한 법적 조치가 필요하다."
小児性愛者
Transliteration: shōni seiai-sha
"小児性愛者に対する厳しい法律が必要です。"
Related Vocabulary Words to Explore
View all French termsA secondary residence owned or rented by a family or individual, used primarily for recreational purposes, holidays, or seasonal getaways.
Not producing or containing venom; incapable of injecting poison through a bite, sting, or other mechanism.
Placing the customer's needs, experiences, and preferences at the center of a business's philosophy, operations, and decision-making.
Explore Nuanced Synonyms for "Pedophile"
Discover exact matches, context-specific alternatives, and antonyms with intensity ratings in the VocabDictionary Thesaurus.
Enhance Your Writing & Grammar Precision
Linguistic Origins & Word Stories
View all stories →How Are Palisade Cells Adapted for Photosynthesis (and Why Are They Called 'Palisade')?
Palisade mesophyll cells are column-shaped, densely packed with chloroplasts, and positioned near the leaf's upper surface to maximize light absorption for photosynthesis. Their name comes from the French word for a defensive fence of wooden stakes, referencing their tightly aligned, upright cellular structure.
What is a SLOT SWOT Analysis and How Do You Actually Do One?
A SLOT SWOT analysis is an expanded strategic planning framework that blends personal or organizational 'SLOT' (Strengths, Limitations, Opportunities, Threats) metrics with traditional 'SWOT' dynamics. It provides a granular approach to evaluating internal capabilities against external market realities.