sex slave
noun
a person who is coerced into performing sex acts, often as a prostitute to earn profit for the person or organization that controls and exploits them.
sex slaves
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pluralof sex slave.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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“We’re the next generation that’s responsible for making sure that this remains a part of history,” said Park, 27, whose undergraduate thesis explored how memorials to former sex slaves shape Korean American identity.
From Seattle Times ● Feb. 26, 2021
He told police “he had read online that the Comet restaurant was harboring child sex slaves and that he wanted to see for himself if they were there.”
From Washington Times ● Dec. 6, 2016
South Korean President Park Geun-hye previously warned Japan that it would only bring isolation on itself if it reviews a statement acknowledging its wartime use of sex slaves.
From BBC ● Jun. 16, 2014
The issue of Japan's wartime use of Korean sex slaves, known euphemistically as "comfort women", has been a constant source of tensions between Seoul and Tokyo.
From BBC ● Jun. 16, 2014
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe says he will not revise a historic Japanese apology for the army's use of war-time sex slaves.
From BBC ● Mar. 14, 2014
