Sodomy: meaning, definitions and examples

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sodomy

 

[ หˆsษ’dษ™mi ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

sexual practice

Sodomy refers to sexual acts that are considered unnatural or specifically refers to anal intercourse. Historically, it has been viewed with varying degrees of stigma in different cultures and legal systems. The term also encompasses other forms of non-vaginal sexual activities, which have been forbidden or marginalized in many societies. In some legal contexts, sodomy laws specifically criminalized certain sexual acts, particularly between same-sex partners. Over time, societal views on sodomy have evolved, with significant legal and cultural reforms occurring in many parts of the world.

Synonyms

anal intercourse, non-vaginal sex, unnatural sexual acts

Examples of usage

  • The law previously criminalized sodomy in several states.
  • He was charged with sodomy under local statutes.
  • Many activists advocate for the rights of individuals engaged in consensual sodomy.
  • Sodomy has historically been used to justify discrimination against LGBTQ+ individuals.

Translations

Translations of the word "sodomy" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น sodomia

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเคฎเคฒเฅˆเค‚เค—เคฟเค•เคคเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Sodomie

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ sodomi

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะพะดะพะผั–ั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ sodomia

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ฝใƒ‰ใƒŸใƒผ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท sodomie

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ sodomรญa

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท sodomya

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์†Œ๋”

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู„ู„ูˆุงุท

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sodomie

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ sodomia

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้ธกๅฅธ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ sodomija

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ sรณdรณmรญa

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัะพะดะพะผะธั

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒแƒ“แƒแƒ›แƒ˜แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sodomiyษ™

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ sodomรญa

Etymology

The word 'sodomy' comes from the biblical city of Sodom, which, according to the Book of Genesis, was destroyed by God due to its inhabitants' sinful behaviors, including acts of sexual immorality. The term evolved in medieval Latin as 'sodomia' and became associated primarily with anal intercourse. During the Middle Ages, sodomy was often criminalized and regulated by both church and state, leading to severe penalties for those convicted. In the 19th and 20th centuries, sodomy laws were prevalent in many countries, particularly targeting homosexual relationships. Over time, movements for sexual liberation and LGBTQ+ rights have challenged the stigma surrounding sodomy, leading to significant changes in attitudes and legal frameworks pertaining to sexual practices. Today, while sodomy is less stigmatized, it retains a complex and sometimes controversial status in various cultures, often reflecting broader societal views on sexuality and morality.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #22,842, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.