paedophile

/ˈpɛdəˌfaɪl/
noun
  1. An adult who is sexually attracted to children.
    • The police arrested the paedophile after an investigation.
    • The documentary explored how paedophiles are treated in the justice system.
    • Laws are strict to protect children from paedophiles.
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