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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American livestreamer Johnny Somali, who caused outrage in South Korea by kissing a statue representing World War Two sex slaves, has been sentenced to six months in jail.
From BBC ● Apr. 15, 2026
“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
South Korea's prime minister-designate has apologised for an article he wrote in 2005 about wartime sex slaves.
From BBC ● Jun. 16, 2014
