hetaera

Noun

Meaning

A mistress.

(historical, Ancient Greece) A highly cultivated hired female companion who would entertain upper-class male clients and might perform sex acts for them.
Coordinate term: courtesan

Source: en.wiktionary.org

Synonyms

adventuress kept woman

Related terms

etaerio hetaerism hetaerist

Close letter words and terms

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