erastes Meaning & Definition
/ɛˈɹæsteɪs/
What Does Erastes Mean?
Erastes is used as a noun meaning An adult man who loved or was in a pedagogic relationship with an adolescent boy.
Quick Facts About Erastes
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ɛˈɹæsteɪs/ |
| Plural | erastai |
Erastes Definition (Noun)
- An adult man who loved or was in a pedagogic relationship with an adolescent boy.
Synonyms of Erastes
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Erastes synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
erastes (plural erastai)
Origin of Erastes
Learned borrowing from Ancient Greek ἐραστής (erastḗs, “lover”).