Pederasty
noun
The sexual relationship between a man and a young boy in ancient Greece, considered as a cultural practice.
In ancient Greece, pederasty was a form of mentorship between an older man and a young boy.
Often appears as...
- practice of pederasty
- pederasty in ancient greece
Usage tips
Neutral
Historical
noun
The attraction of adult men to adolescent boys.
The man was arrested for pederasty.
Often appears as...
- accused of pederasty
- arrested for pederasty
Usage tips
Disapproving
Legal
noun
The sexual relationship between a man and a young boy in ancient Greece, considered as a cultural practice.
In ancient Greece, pederasty was a form of mentorship between an older man and a young boy.
Often appears as...
- practice of pederasty
- pederasty in ancient greece
Usage tips
Neutral
Historical
noun
The attraction of adult men to adolescent boys.
The man was arrested for pederasty.
Often appears as...
- accused of pederasty
- arrested for pederasty
Usage tips
Disapproving
Legal
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Cultural Practice
In ancient context, refers to accepted social customs, not just personal behavior.
Scholars study pederasty to understand ancient Greek culture.
Pro Tip 2/3Historical Mentorship
Emphasizes an educational relationship in its historical context.
Pederasty involved teaching traditions and values to younger generations.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Modern
Not to be confused with modern relationships, it's an ancient term.
Pederasty is studied by historians, not promoted in today's society.
Pro Tip 1/3Cultural Practice
In ancient context, refers to accepted social customs, not just personal behavior.
Scholars study pederasty to understand ancient Greek culture.
Pro Tip 2/3Historical Mentorship
Emphasizes an educational relationship in its historical context.
Pederasty involved teaching traditions and values to younger generations.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Modern
Not to be confused with modern relationships, it's an ancient term.
Pederasty is studied by historians, not promoted in today's society.
Pro Tip 1/3Cultural Practice
In ancient context, refers to accepted social customs, not just personal behavior.
Scholars study pederasty to understand ancient Greek culture.
Pro Tip 2/3Historical Mentorship
Emphasizes an educational relationship in its historical context.
Pederasty involved teaching traditions and values to younger generations.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Modern
Not to be confused with modern relationships, it's an ancient term.
Pederasty is studied by historians, not promoted in today's society.
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