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

Derived Forms

• ˌpederˈastic, adjective

Other Words From

• peder·astic adjective
• peder·asti·cal·ly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of pederasty¹

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of pederasty¹

C17: from New Latin paederastia, from Greek, from pais boy + erastēs lover, from eran to love

Example Sentences

Now while explicit evidence of Macedonian pederasty in their military is still not found, there are literary anecdotes on how such relationships played their larger role in political affairs in Philip’s time.

From Realm of History

And some forms of African sexual diversity, such as pederasty, are hardly models for contemporary morality.

From The Daily Beast

Pederasty, ped′e-rast-i, n. unnatural commerce of males with males, esp.

From Project Gutenberg

For instance, ancient peoples thought pederasty was harmless and trivial.

From Project Gutenberg

He was often convicted for pederasty and swindling, and I treated him several times in an asylum.

From Project Gutenberg

In spite of his reputation for pederasty, Mocenigo was much liked at Madrid.

From Project Gutenberg

We observe, however, especially in the higher mammals, acts of pederasty between males when the female is wanting.

From Project Gutenberg