Prostituting: meaning, definitions and examples

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prostituting

 

[ prɒsɪtjuːtɪŋ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

sexual context

Prostituting refers to the act of engaging in sexual activity in exchange for money or goods. It often involves individuals seeking economic benefits through sexual services. The practice is commonly associated with societal and legal debates around morality and consent.

Synonyms

engaging in sex work, pimping, selling oneself

Examples of usage

  • She was arrested for prostituting on the street.
  • Many individuals feel forced into prostituting due to financial hardship.
  • Prostituting is often linked to human trafficking issues.
  • They faced stigma for their involvement in prostituting.
  • The documentary explored the lives of those who have been prostituting.

Translations

Translations of the word "prostituting" in other languages:

🇵🇹 prostituição

🇮🇳 वेश्यावृत्ति

🇩🇪 Prostitution

🇮🇩 prostitusi

🇺🇦 проституція

🇵🇱 prostytucja

🇯🇵 売春

🇫🇷 prostitution

🇪🇸 prostitución

🇹🇷 fuhuş

🇰🇷 매춘

🇸🇦 البغاء

🇨🇿 prostituce

🇸🇰 prostitúcia

🇨🇳 卖淫

🇸🇮 prostitucija

🇮🇸 fórn

🇰🇿 жезөкшелік

🇬🇪 პროსტიტუცია

🇦🇿 prostitusiya

🇲🇽 prostitución

Etymology

The term 'prostitute' originates from the Latin word 'prostituta', which means 'to expose publicly' and is a compound of 'pro' (meaning 'for') and 'stituere' (to set up). The word evolved in the 14th century to refer specifically to women who offered sexual services for payment. Over the centuries, the societal perception of prostitution has varied considerably, influenced by cultural, moral, and legal standards. In many cultures, it has been stigmatized, while in others, it is viewed as a legitimate form of labor. The act of prostituting is frequently discussed in relation to gender inequality, human rights, and socio-economic factors that compel individuals to engage in sex work.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #36,716, 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.