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harlots


Meanings
  • noun

    Women who sell their bodies for sexual services.

    - "The red-light district was filled with harlots soliciting customers."
    - "Despite her status as a harlot, she was respected by the community."

Synonyms

skeezer , slut , whore
Rhymes
Words rhyming with harlots
carnival , parcel , vaudeville , vexed
Variants
List of all variants of harlots that leads to same result
harlot , harlots
Etymology
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Originally derived from the Old English word harlot, meaning 'woman who sells sexual favors'. The term has been used throughout history to stigmatize women who engage in sex work.


Trivia
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  1. The oldest known profession in the world is believed to be prostitution.

  2. In ancient Greece, harlots were often dedicated to the goddess Aphrodite and were considered sacred.

  3. In some cultures, harlots were allowed to work only during certain festivals or celebrations.


Related Concepts
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  1. prostitution: The practice of engaging in sexual activity in exchange for payment.

  2. sex work: A broader term that includes various forms of commercial sexual services, including prostitution, pornography, and escort services.


Culture
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Throughout history, harlots have been depicted in various ways in literature, art, and music. In medieval Europe, they were often portrayed as sinners and outcasts, while in modern times, they have been glamorized and romanticized. Harlots have also been a subject of scientific study, with researchers exploring their lives and experiences.

How to Memorize "harlots"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize a red-light district with women dressed in revealing clothing standing on street corners, offering sexual services to passing customers.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'harlots' with the image of a woman selling sexual services on a street corner.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the acronym H-A-R-L-O-T-S to remember the definition: 'H' for 'women', 'A' for 'selling', 'R' for 'sexual', 'L' for 'services', 'O' for 'outcasts', 'T' for 'stigmatized', and 'S' for 'society'.


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