pederast

Meanings

• Noun

  A person who is sexually attracted to adolescent boys.

  - "The pederast was charged with statutory rape."
  - "Some ancient Greek cultures practiced pederasty as a rite of passage."

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Synonyms

Uranian

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Variants

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pederast , pederastic , pederasties , pederasts , pederasty

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Etymology

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From the Greek word pais (boy) and erastes (lover).

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Trivia

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1. Pederasty was a common practice in ancient Sparta, but not Athens.

2. The term 'pederasty' was first used in English in the late 19th century.

3. Some believe that Plato's Socratic dialogues were inspired by his own experiences with pederasty.

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Related Concepts

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1. Pedophilia: Differences between pederasty and pedophilia lie in the age of the child involved and cultural context.

2. Greek Love: Ancient Greek pederasty was a social institution that involved an older man and a younger boy in a mentor-student relationship.

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Culture

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Pederasty has been a subject of controversy and debate throughout history, particularly in relation to child protection laws and moral values.

How to Memorize "pederast"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine an older man showing affection and teaching a young boy.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with ancient Greek culture and philosophy.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember: Pederasty starts with 'P', as in 'Pais' (boy) and 'Erastes' (lover).

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