Hetaera (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

noun, plural he·tae·rae [hi-teer-ee]. /hɪˈtɪər i/.
  1. a highly cultured courtesan or concubine, especially in ancient Greece.
  2. any woman who uses her beauty and charm to obtain wealth or social position.
noun plural -taerae (-ˈtɪəriː) or -tairai (-ˈtaɪraɪ)
  1. (esp in ancient Greece) a female prostitute, esp an educated courtesan
Hetaera (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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