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prostitution
[ pros-ti-too-shuhn, -tyoo- ]
/ ˌprɒs tɪˈtu ʃən, -ˈtyu- /
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noun
the act or practice of engaging in sex acts, as sexual intercourse, for money.
base or unworthy use, as of talent or ability.
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Origin of prostitution
First recorded in 1545–55; from Late Latin prōstitūtiōn- (stem of prōstitūtiō ); see prostitute, -ion
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an·ti·pros·ti·tu·tion, adjective, nounWords nearby prostitution
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