Catamite (Noun)
Meaning
A boy who submits to a sexual relationship with a man.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The ancient Greeks often kept young catamites as companions and lovers.
- In some cultures, the practice of keeping catamites has been documented throughout history.
- The Roman naturalist Pliny the Elder wrote about the catamite who was a favorite of the Emperor Tiberius.
- During the Renaissance, the artist's model was rumored to be a catamite of a wealthy patron.
- In some societies, being a catamite was seen as a position of power and privilege.