pederast/ˈpɛd.ɚ.ɹæst/EtymologyBorrowed from French pédéraste, from Ancient Greek παιδεραστής (paiderastḗs, “lover of boys”), from παῖς (paîs, “boy”) and ἐραστής (erastḗs, “lover”).pederast means A man who is engaged in an erotic relationship with an adolescent boy; a practitioner of pederasty. Lexicurio rates it Rare gem — a strength score of 84 out of 100.pederast is pronounced /ˈpɛd.ɚ.ɹæst/.nounA man who is engaged in an erotic relationship with an adolescent boy; a practitioner of pederasty.