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=== Pronunciation ===
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* {{IPA|/ˈpɛdɛrəst/}}
* {{IPA|/ˈpɛdɚæst/}}
* {{enPR|pĕd'ə-răst'}}
* {{hyphenation|ped|er|ast}}

== Noun ==
{{noun|pederast|pederasts}}
#{{uncountable}} A '''pederast''' is a man who expresses an erotic love for adolescent boys.


=== Usage notes ===
* The term pederast has sometimes been incorrectly used to describe men sexually abusing pre-pubescent children. For an adult having sexual attraction to or committing sexual acts against prepubescent children, use [[pedophile]] instead.


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