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What does childlover mean?
A pedophile, hebephile, or ephebophile.
Where does childlover come from?
From child + lover, a calque of Ancient Greek παιδοφίλης (paidophílēs).

How to pronounce childlover

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  2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling () so you know which sounds to aim for.
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  4. Repeat and practice — Say “childlover” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.