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Definition of sodomy

sodomy

/ˈsɑːdəmi/
sod · o · my
Plural:sodomies
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Adjective:sodomitic
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sodomy Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

Anal or oral copulation between human beings, or any sexual activity between a person and an animal, especially as defined in historical or statutory law.

Example

"The Supreme Court landmark ruling struck down the remaining state laws that criminalized consensual sodomy."

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Word Nuance & Usage

The term is primarily restricted to statutory law, historical contexts, and theological discourse; in modern medical or sociological writing, specific descriptive terms are preferred to avoid its historical pejorative connotations.

• Rhymes for sodomy

• Nearby Words

sodium
sodom
sodomize
sodomy
sofa
sofabed
sofia

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from Old French sodomie, from Medieval Latin sodomia, derived from the biblical city of Sodom in the Book of Genesis.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Sodomy. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/sodomy
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