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Dúnaphilia 

Derived of the of the following words:

Dúnamis; meaning power, strength, might, skill, ability, authority and influence.

Philia; meaning the liking, or love of something.

Dúnaphilia is the attraction of power, not matter its form. It can be a person, place, thing or any kind of representation of it. Ranging from a skilled fighter or athlete, to a successful politician or business tycoon. From an item or weapon that's said to hold or represent great power, to a location that does the same. Even things like martial arts or a position of power will be enough to get someone excited.

Going from a simple desire or attraction, to a full on a full on obsession, and even sexual desire, for power.
Person 1: Man, these fanfiction Authors love to give Sasuke a boner for power.

Person 2: Yeah, it's pretty much reached the point where it can be considered Dúnaphilia.
Dúnaphilia by RedDragon666 November 1, 2019
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