paederast

/ˈpɛdəræst/

Definitions

1. noun

A man who is sexually attracted to adolescent boys.

“The ancient Greek culture had a complex history of paederasty, which was practiced by many prominent philosophers.”

2. noun

A person, typically a man, who has a sexual or romantic relationship with a younger male.

“The social norms of the time made it difficult for the paederast to express his feelings openly.”

Synonyms

  • pederast
  • pedophile

Antonyms

  • heterosexual
  • straight