courtesan
noun/ˈkɔrtəzən/
Frequency rank: #17,701 most common English word
Meaning
A woman who acts as a companion or mistress to wealthy or powerful men, often in a historical context.
Example sentence
The novel tells the story of courtesan who moved through the highest circles of Renaissance society.
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