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pederasty
[ ped-uh-ras-tee, pee-duh- ]
noun
- sexual relations between two males, especially when one of them is a minor.
pederasty
/ ˈpɛdəˌræstɪ /
noun
- homosexual relations between men and boys
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Derived Forms
- ˌpederˈastic, adjective
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Other Words From
- peder·astic adjective
- peder·asti·cal·ly adverb
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Word History and Origins
Origin of pederasty1
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Word History and Origins
Origin of pederasty1
C17: from New Latin paederastia, from Greek, from pais boy + erastēs lover, from eran to love
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Example Sentences
And some forms of African sexual diversity, such as pederasty, are hardly models for contemporary morality.
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Pederasty, ped′e-rast-i, n. unnatural commerce of males with males, esp.
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For instance, ancient peoples thought pederasty was harmless and trivial.
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He was often convicted for pederasty and swindling, and I treated him several times in an asylum.
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In spite of his reputation for pederasty, Mocenigo was much liked at Madrid.
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We observe, however, especially in the higher mammals, acts of pederasty between males when the female is wanting.
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