pederasty

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

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Definition

  1. noun sexual relations between a man and a boy (usually anal intercourse with the boy as a passive partner)

Etymology

Borrowed from Ancient Greek παιδεραστία (paiderastía, “love of boys”), from παιδεραστής (paiderastḗs, “pederast”), from παῖς (paîs, “child, son, boy”) + ἐραστής (erastḗs, “lover”), from ἔραμαι (éramai, “to love”).

In classic literature

Synonyms

paederasty

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