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Meaning of uranistic
The primary meaning of the word "uranistic" refers to a person, especially a man, who is sexually attracted to boys or young men.
Etymology of uranistic
The word "uranistic" has its roots in the Greek word "ouranos," meaning heaven or sky, and was coined in the 19th century to describe the idealized love of boys in ancient Greek culture.
The term is derived from the works of Karl Maria Kertbeny, an Austrian-German writer who used the word "Uranian" to describe male same-sex love.
Synonyms
homosexual
gay
lesbian
queer
bisexual
androgynous
hermaphroditic
transsexual
transgender
intersexual
asexual
celibate
chaste
virtuous
pure
abstinent
self-denying
self-restraining
ascetic
austere
Spartan
stoic
self-disciplined
temperate
moderate
restrained
continent
monogamous
polygamous
polyamorous
pansexual
omnisexual
heteroflexible
homoflexible
androphilic
gynephilic
ambisexual
ephebophilic
gerontophilic
Definitions
- The word "uranistic" is defined by Oxford Languages as relating to or characterized by sexual attraction to boys or young men, especially in ancient Greece.
- * It can also refer to a person who is sexually attracted to boys or young men.
Usage Examples
- The ancient Greek poet Pederasty was known for his uranistic tendencies, as evident in his poems that celebrated the love between older men and young boys.
- * The uranistic relationship between the two men was seen as a taboo in their conservative community.
Antonyms
heterosexual
straight
normal
conventional
traditional
moral
decent
proper
respectable
virtuous
chaste
pure
abstinent
self-denying
self-restraining
ascetic
austere
Spartan
stoic
self-disciplined
temperate
moderate
restrained
continent
monogamous