tɪˈtu noun
1.
the act or practice of engaging in sexual intercourse for money.
2.
base or unworthy use, as of talent or ability.
Related forms
an·ti·pros·ti·tu·tion, adjective, noun
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prostitute (ˈprɒstɪˌtjuːt) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —n | |
| 1. | a woman who engages in sexual intercourse for money |
| 2. | a man who engages in such activity, esp in homosexual practices |
| 3. | a person who offers his talent or work for unworthy purposes |
| —vb | |
| 4. | to offer (oneself or another) in sexual intercourse for money |
| 5. | to offer (a person, esp oneself, or a person's talent) for unworthy purposes |
| [C16: from Latin prōstituere to expose to prostitution, from prō- in public + statuere to cause to stand] | |
| prosti'tution | |
| —n | |
| 'prostitutor | |
| —n | |
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