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10 Language-to-English Dictionariestravailleur du sexe
Pronunciation / Transliteration: travailleur du sexe
"Les travailleurs du sexe demandent des droits et une protection."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A person who engages in sexual activities in exchange for money or goods.
"Many sex-workers advocate for their rights and seek better working conditions." - 2
An individual who provides sexual services as part of their profession.
"The organization supports sex-workers by providing legal assistance and health services."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'sex worker' emerged in the late 20th century as a neutral descriptor for individuals who engage in sexual activities for compensation. It reflects a shift towards recognizing sex work as a legitimate profession, distancing from stigmatizing terms historically used.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Sex Worker" is said worldwide
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travailleur du sexe
Transliteration: travailleur du sexe
"Les travailleurs du sexe demandent des droits et une protection."
Sexarbeiter
Transliteration: Sexarbeiter
"Sexarbeiter setzen sich für ihre Rechte ein."
lavoratore del sesso
Transliteration: lavoratore del sesso
"I lavoratori del sesso chiedono maggiore protezione legale."
trabajador sexual
Transliteration: trabajador sexual
"Los trabajadores sexuales luchan por sus derechos."
trabalhador do sexo
Transliteration: trabalhador do sexo
"Os trabalhadores do sexo exigem melhores condições de trabalho."
सेक्स कार्यकर्ता
Transliteration: seks kāryakarta
"सेक्स कार्यकर्ता अपने अधिकारों के लिए संघर्ष कर रहे हैं।"
性工作者
Transliteration: xìng gōngzuò zhě
"性工作者正在争取更好的工作条件。"
성 노동자
Transliteration: seong nodongja
"성 노동자들은 그들의 권리를 위해 싸우고 있습니다."
セックスワーカー
Transliteration: sekkusu wākā
"セックスワーカーは権利を求めています。"
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