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prostitute Definition and Meaning in English (prostitute definition)

noun
Synonyms:sex workerharlotcourtesan
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Prostitute definition: A person who engages in sexual activity for payment.

Definitions of Prostitute

  1. 1noun(informal)

    A person who engages in sexual activity for payment.

  2. 2verb(informal)

    To offer one's body for sexual acts in exchange for money.

Example Sentences

“The novel depicted the harsh life of a prostitute in the 19th century.”

“She was forced to prostitute herself to survive.”

“Activists advocate for the rights of sex workers, preferring that term over "prostitute."”

Synonyms

sex workerharlotcourtesan

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Prostitute definition: A person who engages in sexual activity for payment.
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'Prostitute' translates to 'prostitute' in English. Prostitute definition: A person who engages in sexual activity for payment.
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