Meaning of pederast in English

1. Pronunciation

   /ˈpɛdəˌræst/

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1. Noun

   pederast

   Etymology

   mid 17th century: from Greek paiderastēs

   Definitions

   1. a man who has sex (usually sodomy) with a boy as the passive partner

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