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Why is it "pedophile" but "necrophiliac"?

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asked 2015-12-04 23:42:52 -0400

Khaleesi
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Why is it that a person with pedophilia is called a pedophile, but a person with necrophilia is called a necrophiliac? Why isn't it "necrophile" or "pedophiliac"?

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