paedophile

See also: pædophile

English

Pronunciation
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  • IPA(key): /ˈpiː.dəˌfaɪl/, /ˈpe.dəˌfɑel/, /ˈpɛ.dəʉˌfɑel/

Noun

paedophile (plural paedophiles)

  1. Standard spelling of pedophile in the British Commonwealth

Usage notes

While "paedophile" is the preferred spelling in the British Commonwealth, "pedo" is often used as a shortened form (as opposed to "paedo").

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