cicisbeism

Meanings

• The cicisbeism was a social institution in early modern Europe, particularly in Italy and Spain. It was a system of 'licensed lovers', in which married men were allowed to keep a young mistress, usually referred to as a 'cicisbea'. This arrangement was seen as a way to maintain the honor and status of the married man, while also allowing him to enjoy the company and attractions of a younger woman.

  - "Example 1: In the city of Florence, during the Renaissance period, the cicisbeism was a common social practice. Married men were allowed to keep a young mistress, and this arrangement was seen as a way to maintain the honor and status of the married man."
  - "Example 2: In the Spanish city of Seville, during the late 16th century, the cicisbeism was a popular social practice among the wealthy and powerful. Married men were allowed to keep a young mistress, and this arrangement was seen as a way to maintain the honor and status of the married man while also allowing him to enjoy the company and attractions of a younger woman."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with cicisbeism
cicisbeism , scheme , dream , seem

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Homophones

Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

1. cicisbeism (en) : A system or doctrine of having a 'friend' or 'companion' in the form of a younger mistress, while being married to someone else.
   

2. sicisbeism (en) : An incorrect or erroneous form of the term 'cicisbeism'.
   

3. seismic (en) : Relating to or causing earth shaking, especially seismic activity or earthquakes.
   

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Variants

List of all variants of cicisbeism that leads to same result
cicisbei , cicisbeism , cicisbeisms , cicisbeo

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

The term 'cicisbeism' comes from the Latin words 'cicis' meaning 'friend' or 'companion', and 'beism' meaning 'system' or 'doctrine'. Thus, the term 'cicisbeism' refers to a system or doctrine of having a 'friend' or 'companion' in the form of a younger mistress, while being married to someone else.

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