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Concubines

Verb / ˈkɑ:nkjʌˌbaɪnz / Another word for concubines — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Concubines are women who live with and have a sexual relationship with a man to whom they are not married.

Synonyms & similar words

paramour concubine doxy courtesan mistresses paramours courtesans lovers prostitutes escorts harlots courtesies geishas hetaeras odalisques procurers strumpets tarts whores

Example sentences

  1. The emperor had many concubines in his palace.
  2. In some cultures, concubines were considered a symbol of status.
  3. The concubines in the harem were well taken care of.
  4. The sultan had a group of beautiful concubines.
  5. The concubines of the king were not allowed to marry anyone else.

Quotes

  • The concubines of the emperor were always in danger of being replaced by a younger woman.
  • The sultan's concubines lived in luxury, but they were always at the mercy of the ruler's whims.
  • The concubines in the harem were trained in the arts of seduction and entertainment.

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