prostitution
Meaning
- (uncountable, usually) Engaging in sexual activity with another person for pay.
- (broadly, uncountable, usually) Engaging in sexual activity with another person in exchange for goods (not necessarily money) or services.
- (broadly, uncountable, usually) Debasement for profit or impure motives.
Synonyms
loose living
call girl business
world’s oldest profession
Translations
prostitution
prostitución
prostituzione
prostitutie
prostituição
πορνεία
prostitució
دعارة
meretricium
ProstituitionFrequency
Pronounced as (IPA)
/ˌprɒstɪˈt͡ʃuːʃn/
Etymology
From Late Latin prostitutio. Equivalent to prostitute + -ion.
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