Etymology

Noun

1. A sexual feeling of desire directed towards children in general.
2. Overt sexual acts directed towards children.
3. A paraphilia consisting of a primary adult sexual attraction to prepubescent children (DSM-IV: Over a period of at least six months, recurrent, intense, sexually arousing fantasies, sexual urges or behaviors involving sexual activity with a prepubescent child or children)

Related terms

• paedophile
• hebephilia
• pederast