Definitions

1. noun

A man who has a sexual or romantic relationship with a younger boy, often involving an age disparity.

“The term ‘pederast’ has been used in the past to describe the relationship between a Roman general and a young soldier.”

2. noun

A person, especially a man, who is sexually attracted to prepubescent or adolescent boys.

“The psychologist studied the behavior of pederasts to better understand their motivations and actions.”