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Meaning of courtesans
A courtesan is a woman who is the companion or lover of a wealthy or powerful man, especially in a historical context.
Etymology of courtesans
The word "courtesan" originates from the Old French word "courtisan", meaning "courtier" or "one who attends court", which is derived from the Latin word "cohortem", meaning "yard" or "court"
Historically, the term referred to a woman who attended a royal court or a noble, often serving as a companion, advisor, or lover
Synonyms
companions
mistresses
paramours
lovers
concubines
courtesans
escorts
companions
ladies
women
girlfriends
sweethearts
darlings
dears
belles
beauties
charmers
sirens
seductresses
temptresses
allures
enticers
enchantresses
beguilers
coquettes
flirts
teases
vixens
minxes
femme fatales
ingenues
madonnas
geishas
Definitions
- A woman who is the companion or lover of a wealthy or powerful man, especially in a historical context
- * A woman who attends or is retained to attend upon a royal court or a noble
Usage Examples
- The courtesan was known for her wit and charm, and she quickly became a favorite at the royal court
- * In the 16th century, courtesans were often highly educated and skilled in the arts, and they played an important role in the cultural and intellectual life of the time
Antonyms
rivals
enemies
foes
adversaries
opponents
detractors
critics
naysayers
skeptics
cynics
prudes
puritans
moralists
ascetics
hermits
recluses
loners
isolates
solitary
single
unmarried
unattached
unaccompanied
alone