"chronophilia" meaning in English

See chronophilia in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

Etymology: Coined by sexologist John William Money (1921–2006), corresponding to chrono- (“time”) + -philia (“love of”). Etymology templates: {{confix|en|chrono|philia|gloss1=time|gloss2=love of}} chrono- (“time”) + -philia (“love of”) Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} chronophilia (uncountable)
  1. Primary or exclusive sexual attraction toward members of a specific age group, as with paedophilia or gerontophilia. Wikipedia link: chronophilia Tags: uncountable Synonyms: alphamegamia Derived forms: chronophilic, chronophile

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