catamitism

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The practice of keeping catamites.
  2. The essence of being a catamite.

Pronunciation

/ˈkætəmaɪtɪzm/ kăʹtəmītĭzm

Word forms

catamitism

Etymology

From catamite + -ism.

Related words

catamitery catamitic catamitical catamitically
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