prostitute
noun
/ˈpɹɑːstətuːt/
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/ˈpɹɒstɪtjuːt/
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/ˈpɹɒstɪtʃuːt/
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- A person who does, or offers to do, a demeaning or dishonourable activity for money or personal gain; someone who acts in a dishonourable way for personal advantage. [from 17th c.]
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prostituée,
prostitué,
fille de joie,
fille des rues
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prostitute
verb
/ˈpɹɑːstətuːt/
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/ˈpɹɒstɪtjuːt/
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/ˈpɹɒstɪtʃuːt/
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- (transitive, reflexive) To offer (oneself or someone else) for sexual activity in exchange for money. [from 16th c.]
- (transitive, derogatory) To sacrifice (oneself, one's talents etc.) in return for profit or other advantage; to exploit for base purposes.
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prostituer
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prostitution
noun
/prɒstɪˈtjuːʃn/
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/ˌprɒstɪˈt͡ʃuːʃn/
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- Engaging in sexual activity with another person for pay.
- (by extension) Debasement for profit or impure motives.
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prostitution
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