prostitution
7 synonyms for prostitution, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — The practice of engaging in sex in exchange for money or other payment.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
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sex work
commercial sex
whoredom
harlotry
oldest occupation
oldest profession
world's oldest profession
Etymology
From Late Latin prostitutio, built from prostitute plus the noun-forming suffix -ion.
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