demimonde

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[edit] English

[edit] Etymology

French demi half + monde world

[edit] Noun

demimonde (plural demimondes)

  1. A class of women kept by wealthy protectors; female prostitutes as a group
  2. A group having little respect or reputation

[edit] Translations

class of women

[edit] Related terms

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