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Harlot

usgb/ˈhɑːrlət/Volume
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Archaic UsagePlay
The term is outdated and may offend if used to describe someone today. SlideReferring to someone as a harlot in modern times can be considered derogatory.
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Literary ContextPlay
Often found in historical or religious texts referring to immoral behavior. SlideThe novel set in the 1800s depicted a harlot being shunned by society.
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Sensitive TopicPlay
Sex work is a complex subject; be respectful when discussing characters or history. SlideThe historian described the woman as a harlot to reflect the language of that era.