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Meretrix
Translation of "meretrix" into Russian
meretrix
Noun
UK
/ˈmɛrɪtrɪks/
US
/ˈmɛrɪtrɪks/
meretrix
meretrices pl
The meretrix was a common figure in ancient Roman society.
Проститутка была обычной фигурой в древнеримском обществе.
Definitions
meretrix
Noun
UK
/ˈmɛrɪtrɪks/
US
/ˈmɛrɪtrɪks/
A prostitute or courtesan, especially in ancient Rome.
In ancient Roman society, a meretrix was often seen as a woman who provided companionship and entertainment to wealthy men.
A prostitute or courtesan in general usage, usually with an archaic or literary tone.
The scandal sheet accused the actress of behaving like a common meretrix.
Idioms and phrases
Roman meretrix
The Roman meretrix played a notable role in ancient society.
римская проститутка
Римская проститутка играла заметную роль в древнем обществе.
act as a meretrix
She was forced to act as a meretrix during hard times.
выступать в роли проститутки
В трудные времена ей пришлось выступать в роли проститутки.
life of a meretrix
The novel describes the hardships in the life of a meretrix.
жизнь проститутки
Роман описывает трудности в жизни проститутки.
professional meretrix
A professional meretrix could earn a decent living in ancient Rome.
профессиональная проститутка
Профессиональная проститутка могла хорошо зарабатывать в Древнем Риме.
register as a meretrix
In some eras, women had to register as a meretrix with local authorities.
зарегистрироваться как проститутка
В некоторые эпохи женщины должны были регистрироваться как проститутки у местных властей.