Prostitute: meaning, definitions and examples
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prostitute
[ ˈprɒstɪtjuːt ]
in society
A person, typically a woman, who engages in sexual activity for payment.
Synonyms
call girl, escort, sex worker
Examples of usage
- She worked as a prostitute to support herself.
- The police arrested several prostitutes in the area.
illegal activity
To offer one's body for sexual activity in exchange for payment.
Synonyms
engage in prostitution, sell oneself
Examples of usage
- She was arrested for prostituting herself on the street corner.
- He was caught prostituting young girls for money.
Translations
Translations of the word "prostitute" in other languages:
🇵🇹 prostituta
🇮🇳 वेश्या
🇩🇪 Prostituierte
🇮🇩 pelacur
🇺🇦 проститутка
🇵🇱 prostytutka
🇯🇵 売春婦 (ばいしゅんふ)
🇫🇷 prostituée
🇪🇸 prostituta
🇹🇷 fahişe
🇰🇷 매춘부 (maechunbu)
🇸🇦 عاهرة
🇨🇿 prostitutka
🇸🇰 prostitútka
🇨🇳 妓女 (jì nǚ)
🇸🇮 prostitutka
🇮🇸 vændiskona
🇰🇿 жезөкше
🇬🇪 პროსტიტუტკა
🇦🇿 fahişə
🇲🇽 prostituta
Word origin
The word 'prostitute' comes from the Latin word 'prostituere', which means to expose publicly, to offer for sale. Throughout history, prostitution has been a controversial and stigmatized profession, often associated with exploitation and social issues. The regulation and perception of prostitution vary greatly across different cultures and periods of time.