semantics question: source of the word sodomy?

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i thought it came from the bible referring sodom and gonmorrah. but my friend says that is wrong. please advise.

2006-12-27 11:09:49 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Languages

It does come from the term Sodom, referring to the sexual acts they used to practice. So you were right.

2006-12-27 11:14:41 · answer #1 · answered by Sergio__ 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋

Sodomy is a term of biblical origin used to characterize certain sexual acts that were attributed to citizens of ancient Sodom.

2006-12-27 19:27:14 · answer #2 · answered by Martha P 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋