catamite
/ˈkætəmaɪt/
noun
- A boy or young man who is in a sexual relationship with an older man, especially in ancient times.
- In ancient Rome, a catamite was often a slave or servant to a wealthy older man.
- Historians debate the social status of the catamite in Greek and Roman households.
- The term catamite is rarely used today except in historical or literary contexts.