hetaerae

he·tae·ra

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Definitions of hetaerae word

noun plural hetaerae a highly cultured courtesan or concubine, especially in ancient Greece. 1
noun plural hetaerae any woman who uses her beauty and charm to obtain wealth or social position. 1
noun hetaerae Irregular plural form of hetaera. 1

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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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.

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