Pederast Meaning in English

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Definition

A pederast is a man who is sexually attracted to boys, especially pre-adolescent boys. The term is rare and usually refers to illegal and immoral behavior.

Usage & Nuances

Very rare and formal; strongly associated with criminal and moral condemnation. Used mainly in legal, academic, or historical contexts. Do not use in casual conversation. Unlike 'pedophile,' refers specifically to male attraction to boys.

• Spanish: pederasta
• Portuguese (BR): pederasta
• Portuguese (PT): pederasta
• Chinese (Simplified): 恋童癖者 (男性) - 恋童者
• Chinese (Traditional): 戀童癖者 (男性) - 戀童者
• Hindi: बालकामी (पुरुष)
• Arabic: مُفْتَرِس الأَطفال الذُكور
• Bengali: পেডেরাস্ট - বালকবিষয়ক কামুক পুরুষ
• Russian: педераст
• Japanese: 少年愛者 - 少年好きの男性
• Vietnamese: kẻ ấu dâm nam - người đàn ông yêu bé trai
• Korean: 소년애자 - 소년에 성적 끌림을 느끼는 남성
• Turkish: pederast - oğlan düşkünü erkek
• Urdu: بچہ باز (صرف لڑکوں کی طرف رغبت رکھنے والا مرد)
• Indonesian: pederast - pria yang tertarik secara seksual pada anak laki-laki

Example Sentences

A pederast is someone with a sexual interest in boys.

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It is illegal to be a pederast.

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The accusation of being a pederast can destroy someone's reputation.

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It’s extremely offensive to call someone a pederast without proof.

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The word pederast appears in some historical texts.

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In ancient Greece, a pederast had a specific social role, very different from today.

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