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prostitution

pros·ti·tu·tion

UK/ˌprɒstɪˈt͡ʃuːʃn/ US/prɒstɪˈtjuːʃn/ fairly common

noun

Origin

From Late Latin prostitutio. Equivalent to prostitute + -ion.

Phrases

  • child prostitution
  • prostitute's pupil
  • temple prostitution

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