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hoplophilia

/hɒpˈlɒfɪliə/

hoplophilia noun: the love of or (sexual) attraction to firearms or other weapons.

Noun

hoplophilia (uncountable)

  1. The love of or (sexual) attraction to firearms or other weapons.
    • People with hoplophilia, known as hoplophiliacs or hoplophiles, may seek sexual gratification in a number of ways. Many may feel aroused by viewing images of firearms or being in close contact with guns. Some may enjoy having their own guns or seek or sexual relationships with gun owners...2019 October 28, Kinkly.com, “Hoplophilia”, in Kinkly

Origin of hoplophilia

From hoplo- (“weapon, arms”) + -philia (“love”).

Questions about hoplophilia

What does hoplophilia mean?
Hoplophilia means the love of or (sexual) attraction to firearms or other weapons.
What part of speech is hoplophilia?
Hoplophilia is a noun.
How do you pronounce hoplophilia?
Hoplophilia is pronounced /hɒpˈlɒfɪliə/.

Words near hoplophilia in the dictionary

  1. hoplonemertean
  2. hoplonemerteans
  3. hoplons
  4. hoplophile
  5. hoplophiles
  6. hoplophilia
  7. hoplophiliac
  8. hoplophiliacs
  9. hoplophilic
  10. hoplophobe
  11. hoplophobes

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