hetaera

he·tae·ra

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [hi-teer-uh]
- /hɪˈtɪər ə/
- /hˈeteərə/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [hi-teer-uh]
- /hɪˈtɪər ə/

Definitions of hetaera word

noun plural hetaera a highly cultured courtesan or concubine, especially in ancient Greece. 1
noun plural hetaera any woman who uses her beauty and charm to obtain wealth or social position. 1
noun hetaera A courtesan or mistress, especially one in ancient Greece akin to the modern geisha. 1
noun hetaera (esp in ancient Greece) a female prostitute, esp an educated courtesan 0
noun hetaera in ancient Greece, a courtesan or concubine, usually an educated slave 0

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Origin of hetaera

First appearance:

before 1810

One of the 40% newest English words

First recorded in 1810-20, hetaera is from the Greek word hetaíra (feminine) companion

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Parts of speech for Hetaera

noun

adjective

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adverb

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preposition

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exclamation

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hetaera popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 71% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data about 69% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

hetaera usage trend in Literature

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