pederast

[ ped-uh-rast, pee-duh- ]

noun

1. a person who engages in pederasty.

pederast

/ ˈpɛdəˌræst /

noun

1. a man who practises pederasty

pederast

1. A man who engages in anal intercourse with boys.

Word History and Origins

Origin of pederast¹

1720–30; < Greek paiderastḗs lover of boys, equivalent to paid- (stem of paîs ) boy, child + erastḗs lover, equivalent to eras-, stem of erân to love + -tēs agent noun suffix

Example Sentences

The boté is not a pederast, although pederasty occurs among these Indians.

From Project Gutenberg

The terms "paiderastia" and "pederast" are sometimes used to indicate the same act and agent.

From Project Gutenberg