concubine in Latin
concubine in Latin is concubīna, paelex, amāsia — concubine means historically, a woman who lived with a man in a sexual relationship without being his wife, often with lower social status.
concubine in Latin
concubīna
A woman who lives with a man, but who is not a wife.
paelex
A woman who lives with a man, but who is not a wife.
amāsia
A woman who lives with a man, but who is not a wife.
amīca
A woman who lives with a man, but who is not a wife.
coniūnx
A woman who lives with a man, but who is not a wife.
pallaca
A woman who lives with a man, but who is not a wife.
What does "concubine" mean?
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noun Historically, a woman who lived with a man in a sexual relationship without being his wife, often with lower social status.
"In some royal courts, a concubine could bear children but never inherit as a wife would."
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concubine in a sentence
- In some royal courts, a concubine could bear children but never inherit as a wife would.
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What is "concubine" in Latin?
"concubine" in Latin is concubīna, paelex, amāsia. concubine means: Historically, a woman who lived with a man in a sexual relationship without being his wife, often with lower social status.
How do you use "concubine" in a sentence?
Example: "In some royal courts, a concubine could bear children but never inherit as a wife would." In Latin, "concubine" is concubīna, paelex, amāsia.
Are there other ways to say "concubine" in Latin?
Yes — Latin has 6 translations listed for "concubine": concubīna, paelex, amāsia, amīca, coniūnx, pallaca.
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