Meaning Of The Word Courtesan

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courtesan
countable noun: In former times, a courtesan was a woman who had sexual relationships with rich and powerful men for money.

courtesan in American English
a prostitute; esp., a mistress of a king, or a man of wealth or nobility
noun: a prostitute or paramour, esp. one associating with noblemen or men of wealth

courtesan in British English
noun: (esp formerly) a prostitute, or the mistress of a man of rank

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