Meaning of hebephile | Babel Free
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Examples
“As can be noted in the Flow⟳ Chart 122 men actually fit the definition of hebephile in that they had committed a sexual offense against a female between the ages of 12 and 17.”
“The hebephile sees the female adolescent as having adult development but vulnerability. There may also be a sense⟳ of safety from rejection because the hebephile may have⟳ had actual or perceived poor sexual performance with adult partners. The ephebophile is even more likely to reflect⟳ the emphasis on youth in society; in this case, the gay culture's emphasis on youthful appearance.”
CEFR level
B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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