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sodomist

sodomist

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A person who has anal sex with another person, often between men
  • noun
  • /ˈsɒdəˌmɪst/
  • Slur
: sodomita (ofensivo)
  • The article discussed the legal implications surrounding the rights of a sodomist in modern society.

Examples

  • The law historically punished sodomists with severe penalties.

  • He was wrongfully labeled a sodomist in the scandalous article.

  • Activists argued that the term sodomist carried negative connotations and reflected outdated attitudes.

  • A sodomist can face discrimination.

  • The term sodomist is often used in discussions about sexual orientation.

  • During the discussion, they addressed the misconceptions about what it means to be a sodomist.

  • He identified as a sodomist, openly discussing his relationships with partners.

Surface Forms

sodomist singular
sodomists plural

Morphology

sodomist = sodomy (transparent) = sodomy + ist

Standard agentive formation: 'sodomy' + '-ist' straightforwardly yields 'person who practices sodomy'.

Etymology

The word sodomist comes from the biblical city Sodom, known from the story of Sodom and Gomorrah, where people were said to have done certain sexual sins. The ending -ist means 'person who does', just like in artist, so a sodomist is a person described as doing those acts, which is why the word is often used in a negative way.