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Prostitute: meaning, definitions and examples

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prostitute

 

[ ˈprɒstɪtjuːt ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

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.
Context #2 | Verb

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.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #14,545, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.