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Sodomites

Description:

Sodomites is a term used historically to refer to individuals who engage in same-sex sexual activities. It is primarily used in a negative or derogatory context.

Possible senses and usages:

1. Noun: A person who engages in same-sex sexual activities, especially male homosexuality.
2. Noun: People associated with the city of Sodom in religious and historical contexts.
3. Noun: A derogatory term used to insult or discredit someone.

Sample Sentences:

1. Historically, society has often persecuted sodomites due to entrenched prejudices.
2. The destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah is frequently referenced in religious texts to depict the punishment inflicted upon sodomites.
3. The politician's opponent maliciously labeled him as a sodomite to damage his reputation.

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