Noun pedophilia has 1 sense

1. pedophilia, paedophilia - sexual activity of an adult with a child
   --₁ is a kind of paraphilia
   --₁ has particulars: pederasty, paederasty
   

Term: pedophilia

Description: Pedophilia refers to a psychiatric disorder where an adult or older adolescent has a primary or exclusive sexual interest in prepubescent children. It is considered a psychological abnormality and is illegal in most jurisdictions.

Examples:

1. The authorities have been working tirelessly to apprehend individuals involved in pedophilia.
2. Education and awareness programs play a crucial role in preventing the occurrence of pedophilia.
3. The therapist specialized in treating individuals with pedophilia to help them overcome their harmful desires.

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