ephebophilia

Meanings

Noun

A sexual preference for adolescent boys.
Primary adult sexual attraction towards postpubescent adolescents, usually between 15 and 19 years old.

Origin / Etymology

From Ancient Greek ἔφηβος (éphēbos, “adolescent”) + φιλία (philía, “love, friendship”). By surface analysis, ephebe + -philia.

Scrabble Score: 24

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Words With Friends Score: 26

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