Bordello: meaning, definitions and examples
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bordello
[ bษหrหdษloส ]
place for prostitution
A bordello, commonly known as a brothel, is an establishment where individuals engage in sexual activities in exchange for payment. It is typically staffed by sex workers who provide companionship and sexual services to clients. Historically, bordellos have been present in many cultures around the world, often existing in a legal gray area. They are sometimes associated with vice and illegal activities. The word carries a social stigma, reflecting the legal and moral controversies surrounding prostitution.
Synonyms
brothel, house of ill repute, whorehouse.
Examples of usage
- The city has strict regulations on bordellos.
- She worked in a bordello to support her family.
- Bordellos have existed since ancient times.
- Many bordellos operated clandestinely in the past.
Translations
Translations of the word "bordello" in other languages:
๐ต๐น bordel
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฌเฅเคฐเฅเคกเฅเคฒเฅ
๐ฉ๐ช Bordell
๐ฎ๐ฉ bordil
๐บ๐ฆ ะฑะพัะดะตะปั
๐ต๐ฑ burdel
๐ฏ๐ต ใใซใใญ
๐ซ๐ท bordel
๐ช๐ธ burdel
๐น๐ท bordel
๐ฐ๐ท ๋งค์ถ๊ตด
๐ธ๐ฆ ุจูุช ุงูุฏุนุงุฑุฉ
๐จ๐ฟ bordel
๐ธ๐ฐ bordel
๐จ๐ณ ๅฆ้ข
๐ธ๐ฎ bordel
๐ฎ๐ธ bordel
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฑะพัะดะตะปั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแ แแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ bordel
๐ฒ๐ฝ burdel
Etymology
The term 'bordello' originates from the Italian word 'bordello', which means a small house or cottage. This word itself derives from 'bordo', meaning 'a hut' or 'shack'. The use of the term in the context of a house of prostitution began to appear in Western languages during the early modern period, around the 16th century. In France, the term 'bordel' appeared as a similar reference to a brothel. Historically, bordellos have been associated with various social classes and have shown the complexities surrounding human sexuality and economic necessity. Over time, bordellos have been legalized or regulated in certain areas, leading to ongoing discussions about social justice, health, and safety for sex workers.
Word Frequency Rank
Ranking #36,960, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.
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