Catamite

Pronunciation: /ˈkætəˌmaɪt/

Definitions of catamite

noun a boy kept for homosexual practices

Example Sentences

A1 A catamite is a young male lover or companion of an older man.

A2 In ancient Rome, catamites were often used as male prostitutes.

B1 The relationship between the poet and his catamite was a common theme in Greek literature.

B2 The novel explores the complex dynamics of power and desire between the catamite and his master.

C1 The artist's painting depicted a scene of a catamite and his patron in a luxurious setting.

C2 The film delves into the psychological impact of being a catamite in a society that does not accept same-sex relationships.

Examples of catamite in a Sentence

formal In ancient Greece, a catamite was a young male who was kept for sexual purposes by an older man.

informal I heard that the wealthy man in town has a catamite living with him.

slang Some people use the term 'catamite' as a derogatory slang for a young male prostitute.

figurative The corrupt politician was accused of using his interns as catamites for his personal gain.

Grammatical Forms of catamite

• past tense: catamited
• plural: catamites
• comparative: more catamite
• superlative: most catamite
• present tense: catamites
• future tense: will catamite
• perfect tense: have catamited
• continuous tense: is catamiting
• singular: catamite
• positive degree: catamite
• infinitive: to catamite
• gerund: catamiting
• participle: catamited

Origin and Evolution of catamite

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'catamite' is derived from the Latin word 'catamitus', which was the name of a youth loved by the god Jupiter in Roman mythology.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in ancient Rome to refer to a young male companion or lover, the term 'catamite' evolved over time to carry negative connotations of pederasty and exploitation of young boys. In modern usage, the word is considered archaic and offensive.