Pederast vs. Pedophilia

Pederast vs. Pedophilia — Is There a Difference?
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Difference Between Pederast and Pedophilia

Pederastnoun

A man who is engaged in an erotic relationship with an adolescent boy; a practitioner of pederasty.

Pedophilianoun

Sexual attraction to children by adults.

Pederastnoun

a man who has sex (usually sodomy) with a boy as the passive partner

Pedophilianoun

Sexual activity between adults and children.

Pedophilianoun

sexual activity of an adult with a child

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