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pederasty

[ ped-uh-ras-tee, pee-duh- ]

noun

  1. sexual relations between two males, especially when one of them is a minor.


pederasty

/ ˈpɛdəˌræstɪ /

noun

  1. homosexual relations between men and boys
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Derived Forms

  • ˌpederˈastic, adjective
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Other Words From

  • peder·astic adjective
  • peder·asti·cal·ly adverb
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Word History and Origins

Origin of pederasty1

1605–15; < New Latin pederastia < Greek paiderastía love of boys. See pederast, -y 3
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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

If our physiology or chemistry becomes the final measuring rod of right and wrong, then we are left with absolutely no “moral” standards regarding pederasty, necrophilia, bestiality, or any other sexual expression.

His abuser, Carlos López Valdez was the first priest convicted in Mexico of pederasty and is currently serving a 63-year prison sentence.

Finally, there was Joe Paterno of Penn State, a much beloved philanthropist and father figure known as JoePa, whose legend was tarnished by the proven pederasty of one of his assistant coaches.

From Salon

He told reporters that the reason for his expulsion was because he had exposed a culture of "pederasty and homosexuality" among the Church leadership.

From BBC

Mr. Hubbard told The Morning News that his work on pederasty focuses on the “romantic courtship of adolescent males” in Greek literature and art and that he personally believes in informed consent.

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