noun
- plural of paedophile; adults who are sexually attracted to children
Usage: offensive term; British spelling (American: pedophiles); used in clinical, legal, and educational contexts
Examples
- Law enforcement agencies work to identify and prosecute paedophiles.
- The organization provides resources to help protect children from paedophiles.
- Mental health professionals study the psychology of paedophiles to develop prevention strategies.
- Schools implement safeguarding policies to keep children safe from paedophiles.
- The documentary examined how paedophiles operate and groom victims.