English word pedophile comes from English -phile, English pedo-
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| -phile | English (en) | Forming nouns and adjectives meaning "loving", "friendly", or "friend". |
| pedo- | English (en) | Relating to soil. (North America) Relating to children. Relating to feet. |
| pedophile | English (en) | (general use) An adult who is sexually attracted to or engages in sexual acts with a child.. (psychiatry) A person aged 16 years old or older who is mostly or only sexually attracted toward prepubescent children. [from 20th c.]. |