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10 Language-to-English DictionariesProstitución
Pronunciation / Transliteration: prostitución
"La prostitución es un tema debatido en la sociedad."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
The practice or occupation of engaging in sexual activity for payment.
"In many cities, discussions about the legalization of prostitution have become increasingly common." - 2
The act of offering oneself for sexual activity in exchange for money.
"She was arrested for prostitution after being caught in a sting operation."
Thesaurus & Semantic Spectrum
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'prostitution' originates from the Latin word 'prostitutio', which means 'to set forth' or 'to expose'. It evolved through Middle French 'prostitution' in the 16th century, reflecting societal views on sexual commerce.
Which of the following is the closest synonym for "Prostitution"?
10 Global Lexicons: How "Prostitution" is said worldwide
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Prostitution
Transliteration: prostitution
"La prostitution est un sujet de débat dans de nombreuses sociétés."
Prostitution
Transliteration: Prostitution
"Prostitution ist in vielen Ländern legalisiert."
Prostituzione
Transliteration: prostituzione
"La prostituzione è un tema controverso in Italia."
Prostitución
Transliteration: prostitución
"La prostitución es un tema debatido en la sociedad."
Prostituição
Transliteration: prostituição
"A prostituição é legal em alguns países."
वेश्यावृत्ति
Transliteration: veshyaavritti
"वेश्यावृत्ति समाज में एक विवादास्पद विषय है।"
卖淫
Transliteration: màiyín
"卖淫在许多国家是一个有争议的话题。"
매춘
Transliteration: maechun
"매춘은 많은 사회에서 논란이 되고 있다."
売春
Transliteration: baishun
"売春は多くの国で議論の的となっている。"
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