sodomite

Meanings

• Noun

  A person who engages in sexual acts considered to be immoral and shameful, especially anal sex.

  - "The sodomites were persecuted for their sexual practices."
  - "He was accused of being a sodomite and expelled from the community."

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Variants

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Sodomite , Sodomites , sodomite , sodomites

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Etymology

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Derived from the name of the ancient city of Sodom, which was infamous for its moral depravity and homosexuality.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'sodomy' was once used as a legal term to describe a range of sexual acts that were considered to be crimes.

2. The city of Sodom is mentioned numerous times in the Bible and is often used as a symbol of moral decay and divine punishment.

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Related Concepts

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1. homosexuality: Sodomy is a historical term for certain forms of sexual acts between individuals of the same sex, which has now been largely replaced by the term homosexuality.

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Culture

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In literature and art, sodomites have often been portrayed as outcasts and sinners. The term has also been used pejoratively to stigmatize individuals who engage in non-traditional sexual practices.

How to Memorize "sodomite"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the ancient city of Sodom and its infamous reputation for immorality and sexual depravity.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the term with the biblical story of the city of Sodom and its destruction.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Sodom and Gomorrah' to remember the meaning of sodomite.

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