Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
prostituta
Noun
/prɒs.tɪˈtjuː.tə/
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Definition
A person, typically a woman, who engages in sexual activity for payment.
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Examples
- She worked as a prostituta in the city.
- Prostitutas often face significant challenges in their profession.
- There are various laws governing the work of prostitutas in different countries.
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Meaning
The term refers to someone who offers sexual services in exchange for money or other goods.
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Synonyms
- sex worker
- escort
- hooker
- lady of the night