Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
whoremaster
Noun
/ˈhɔːrmæstər/
Definition
A person who manages or exploits prostitutes.
Examples
- The whoremaster was arrested for trafficking and exploitation.
- She warned her friend about the dangers of getting involved with a whoremaster.
- In literature, the whoremaster often represents a corrupt element in society.
Meaning
The term usually refers to an individual who controls or directs the activities of prostitutes, often in a manner that is exploitative.
Synonyms
- pimp
- trafficker
- exploitant
- madam
