World Languages Lexicon
10 Language-to-English DictionariesRotlichtviertel
Pronunciation / Transliteration: ʁɔt.lɪçtˌfɪʁ.tl̩
"Das Rotlichtviertel der Stadt zieht viele internationale Besucher an."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
1 sense- 1
An urban area characterized by a concentration of prostitution-oriented businesses, sex shops, and adult entertainment venues.
"Tourists often walk through the city's famous red-light district out of curiosity."
Thesaurus & Semantic Spectrum
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Originating in the United States in the late 19th century, the term derives from the practice of railway workers placing red lanterns outside brothels so they could easily locate them while visiting prostitutes. Over time, the phrase expanded from specific towns in the American West to describe entire urban neighborhoods globally known for sex industry businesses.
Which of the following is the closest synonym for "Red-light district"?
10 Global Lexicons: How "Red-light district" is said worldwide
Click any language below to open its dedicated Language to English dictionary page with native script & transliteration
quartier chaud
Transliteration: kar-tye sho
"Il est imprudent de se promener seul dans ce quartier chaud la nuit."
Rotlichtviertel
Transliteration: ʁɔt.lɪçtˌfɪʁ.tl̩
"Das Rotlichtviertel der Stadt zieht viele internationale Besucher an."
quartiere a luci rosse
Transliteration: kwar-tye-re a lu-chi ros-se
"Il quartiere a luci rosse è ben sorvegliato dalla polizia."
zona de tolerancia
Transliteration: so-na de to-le-ran-sja
"La zona de tolerancia está ubicada en las afueras de la ciudad."
zona de meretrício
Transliteration: zo-na dji me-re-tri-sju
"A polícia patrulha frequentemente a zona de meretrício."
वेश्यावृत्ति क्षेत्र
Transliteration: veshyavriti kshetra
"शहर का वेश्यावृत्ति क्षेत्र सुरक्षा कारणों से चर्चा में रहता है।"
红灯区
Transliteration: hóng dēng qū
"阿姆斯特丹的红灯区非常有名。"
홍등가
Transliteration: hong-deung-ga
"그 도시는 유명한 홍등가를 정리하려고 노력하고 있다."
歓楽街
Transliteration: kanrakugai
"夜遅く歓楽街を一人で歩くのは危険です。"
Related Vocabulary Words to Explore
View all German termsTo envelop completely and hide from view, typically by or as if by a shroud, mist, or darkness.
Relating to, or a person who is lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or queer.
So seriously lacking in quality, quantity, or capability as to be pitifully insufficient for a particular purpose.
Explore Nuanced Synonyms for "Red-light district"
Discover exact matches, context-specific alternatives, and antonyms with intensity ratings in the VocabDictionary Thesaurus.
Enhance Your Writing & Grammar Precision
Linguistic Origins & Word Stories
View all stories →How Are Palisade Cells Adapted for Photosynthesis (and Why Are They Called 'Palisade')?
Palisade mesophyll cells are column-shaped, densely packed with chloroplasts, and positioned near the leaf's upper surface to maximize light absorption for photosynthesis. Their name comes from the French word for a defensive fence of wooden stakes, referencing their tightly aligned, upright cellular structure.
What is a SLOT SWOT Analysis and How Do You Actually Do One?
A SLOT SWOT analysis is an expanded strategic planning framework that blends personal or organizational 'SLOT' (Strengths, Limitations, Opportunities, Threats) metrics with traditional 'SWOT' dynamics. It provides a granular approach to evaluating internal capabilities against external market realities.