noun
- an adult who is sexually attracted to children
Usage: clinical/medical term; often considered offensive when used as a label for a person; British spelling; American English typically uses 'pedophile'
Examples
- The organization works to protect children from paedophiles.
- Law enforcement agencies investigate cases involving paedophiles.
- Mental health professionals may treat individuals with paedophilic disorder.
- The documentary examined how paedophiles operate and evade detection.
- Schools implement safeguarding policies to protect students from paedophiles.