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pederast

 

[ หˆpษ›dษ™หŒrรฆst ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

sexual orientation

The term 'pederast' historically refers to an adult male who is sexually attracted to prepubescent boys. This concept is often rooted in ancient cultures, where relationships between older men and younger boys were sometimes institutionalized. Today, the term is used in a pejorative sense to describe individuals who exploit minors for sexual purposes. It is important to differentiate between historical practices and contemporary legal and moral standards that unequivocally condemn such behaviors. Understanding the historical context helps clarify why the term is so controversial.

Synonyms

child molester, sexual predator

Examples of usage

  • The ancient Greeks had different views on pederasty.
  • Laws against pederast activities have become stricter.
  • The term is often misused in modern discussions.

Translations

Translations of the word "pederast" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น pederasta

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเฅ‡เคกเฅ‡เคฐเคพเคธเฅเคŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Pรคderast

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ pederast

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะตะดะตั€ะฐัั‚

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ pederasta

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒšใƒ‡ใƒฉใ‚น

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท pรฉdรฉraste

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ pederasta

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท pederast

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํŽ˜๋ฐ๋ผ์ŠคํŠธ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุจูŠุฏูŠุฑุงุณุช

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pederast

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ pederast

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ‹็ซฅ็™–่€…

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ pederast

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ pederast

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฟะตะดะพั„ะธะป

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒžแƒ”แƒ“แƒ”แƒ แƒแƒกแƒขแƒ˜แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pederast

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ pederasta

Etymology

The word 'pederast' derives from the Greek 'paiderastes', which combines 'pais' meaning 'boy' and 'erastes' meaning 'lover', thus literally translating to 'boy lover'. This term was historically associated with a specific type of pedagogical relationship in ancient Greece, where older men would mentor and form bonds with younger boys, which sometimes included sexual components. However, cultural perceptions of such relationships have evolved significantly over centuries. In contemporary society, the term has shifted to represent a serious criminal offense, reflecting the recognition of childrenโ€™s rights and the importance of protecting minors from exploitation. The stigma attached to 'pederast' emphasizes societal rejection of any form of adult-child sexual relationships, further framing this word in a negative light.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #40,578, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.