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View synonyms for prostitution

prostitution

[ pros-ti-too-shuhn, -tyoo- ]

noun

  1. the act or practice of engaging in sex acts, as sexual intercourse, for money.
  2. base or unworthy use, as of talent or ability.

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Other Words From

  • an·ti·pros·ti·tu·tion adjective noun

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Word History and Origins

Origin of prostitution1

First recorded in 1545–55; from Late Latin prōstitūtiōn- (stem of prōstitūtiō ); prostitute, -ion

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