Meaning of pedophobia | Babel Free
Definitions
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An irrational, obsessive fear or dislike of children. US, rare, uncountable
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A fear or dislike of pedophiles. US, rare, uncountable
Examples
“Children embarrass us because they point ever too cleverly and clearly to our denial of personal, material, and maternal history. This accounts, in part, for academia's pedophobia and the hush-hush we maintain about parenting.”
“In 1997, Mariemont asked her to teach at the elementary school, but she said she could not do so because of her pedophobia.”
“That, I find disgraceful, On what grounds? Since when is right and wrong decided by your personal preferences? Pedophiles might accuse you of ‘pedophobia’. After all, there are the likes of philosopher Peter Singer who sees nothing wrong in infanticide or bestiality, yet the academic establishment rewarded these morally perverted views with a personal chair at Princeton.”
“Perhaps, in these days of homophobia, and pedophobia, ANYONE associated with the educational system that isn't totally straight, and moral, is considered a threat.”
“>I suspect you're speaking only for yourself here, Pedophile. Pedophobia noted. Discrimination from a liberal? OMG!”
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.