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courtesan in Italian

courtesan in Italian is cortigiana, prostituta — courtesan means historically, a woman — often glamorous and educated — who had wealthy or high-status men as lovers or clients, sometimes at a royal court.

courtesan in Italian

cortigiana
noun
A female prostitute, especially one with high-status or wealthy clients.
prostituta
noun
A female prostitute, especially one with high-status or wealthy clients.
cortigiana
noun
(archaic) A woman of a royal or noble court.

What does "courtesan" mean?

  1. noun Historically, a woman — often glamorous and educated — who had wealthy or high-status men as lovers or clients, sometimes at a royal court.
    "The novel is set in the world of Venetian courtesans during the Renaissance."
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courtesan in a sentence

  • The novel is set in the world of Venetian courtesans during the Renaissance.

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What is "courtesan" in Italian?

"courtesan" in Italian is cortigiana, prostituta. courtesan means: Historically, a woman — often glamorous and educated — who had wealthy or high-status men as lovers or clients, sometimes at a royal court.

How do you use "courtesan" in a sentence?

Example: "The novel is set in the world of Venetian courtesans during the Renaissance." In Italian, "courtesan" is cortigiana, prostituta.

Are there other ways to say "courtesan" in Italian?

Yes — Italian has 2 translations listed for "courtesan": cortigiana, prostituta.

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