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autagonistophilia

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • UK: /ˌɔːtəɡɒˌnɪstəˈfɪliə/
  • US: /ˌɔːtəˌɡɑnɪstoˈfɪliə/

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noun

Meaning 1

A paraphilia in which sexual arousal is derived from being recorded during sexual activity, or performing onstage infront of others.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: uncountable

Topics: lifestyle, sexuality

No example sentence was provided for this meaning.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: exhibitionism, spotlight fetish

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From auto- + Ancient Greek ἀγωνιστής (agōnistḗs, “actor”) + -philia from Ancient Greek φιλία (philía, “love, affection”). Literally: “love of oneself as actor or performer.”