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Pedophile

Definition:

A pedophile is an adult who has a sexual interest in children.

Part of Speech:

Noun

Senses and Usages:

Popular Sense:

In popular usage, a pedophile refers to an individual who has a sexual attraction towards children and may engage in illegal activities.

Example Sentence: The police arrested a notorious pedophile in our neighborhood.

Local Sense:

In a local context, a pedophile might refer to someone the community suspects of having inappropriate behavior towards children without legal evidence.

Example Sentence: There were rumors that the new teacher is a pedophile, but no evidence has been found to support that claim.

Related Products:

Here are some suggested books related to the subject available on Amazon:

• Pedophilia and Society
• Child Safety and Prevention
• Protecting Children: A Guide for Parents