Whoredom: meaning, definitions and examples

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whoredom

 

[ ˈhɔːrdəm ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

sexual activity

Whoredom refers to the profession or practice of engaging in sexual acts for payment. It is often associated with the act of prostitution and carries various social and moral implications. The term can also denote a broader sense of promiscuity or scandalous behavior.

Synonyms

harlotry, prostitution, sex work

Examples of usage

  • The debate on whoredom and its legality continues in many societies.
  • She was forced into whoredom at a young age due to socioeconomic factors.
  • Whoredom is often viewed negatively in many cultures.

Translations

Translations of the word "whoredom" in other languages:

🇵🇹 prostituição

🇮🇳 वेश्या धर्म

🇩🇪 Prostitution

🇮🇩 perzinaan

🇺🇦 блуд

🇵🇱 prostytucja

🇯🇵 売春

🇫🇷 prostitution

🇪🇸 prostitución

🇹🇷 fuhuş

🇰🇷 매춘

🇸🇦 البغاء

🇨🇿 prostituce

🇸🇰 prostitúcia

🇨🇳 卖淫

🇸🇮 prostitucija

🇮🇸 fórn

🇰🇿 жезөкшелік

🇬🇪 პროსტიტუცია

🇦🇿 fahişəlik

🇲🇽 prostitución

Word origin

The term 'whoredom' originates from the Old English word 'hōr', meaning 'whore', which itself is derived from the Proto-Germanic '*hōrō', related to promiscuity. The suffix 'dom' indicates a state or condition, thus 'whoredom' literally means the condition of being a whore. Historically, whoredom has been laden with stigma and moral judgments, often reflecting societal views on sexuality, gender roles, and economic conditions. In medieval Europe, whoredom was frequently discussed in religious contexts, condemning the practice while simultaneously acknowledging its existence. Over time, the term has evolved in usage, but it continues to evoke strong reactions in discussions about morality, legality, and human rights.