noun [ U ] us / ˌprɑs·tɪˈtu·ʃən / the business of having sex for money (Definition of prostitution from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press) Translations of prostitution in Chinese (Traditional) 賣淫… See more in Chinese (Simplified) 卖淫… See more in Spanish prostitución, prostitución [feminine, singular]… See more

A person considered as having compromised principles for personal gain. American Heritage Similar definitions A person, as a writer, artist, etc., who sells his or her services for low or unworthy purposes. Webster's New World Synonyms: white-slave

Meaning: “prostitute,” “harlot” —a woman or girl who sells her body for sexual uses / one who yields herself to defilement for the sake of gain / In the New Testament, any woman indulging in unlawful sexual intercourse, whether for gain or for lust In the New Testament, this word occurs in various contexts.