What is another word for concubine?

Pronunciation: [kənkjˈuːba͡ɪn] (IPA)

A concubine is a term that refers to a woman who is in a relationship with a man without being legally married. While it is accepted in some cultures, in many places, it is considered taboo. Synonyms for concubine can include mistress, paramour, courtesan, or lover. These terms imply different levels of commitment and attachment, with a mistress indicating a longer-term relationship and courtesan suggesting a more transactional relationship. However, all synonyms for concubine involve a relationship outside of marriage. Some may view such relationships as empowering for women, while others see them as problematic. Regardless, these terms are useful for discussing social and cultural norms around relationships.

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Usage examples for Concubine

When Abner took Rizpah, the concubine of Saul, to himself, Ishbosheth thought that he intended in this way to establish a right to the throne, in order to wrest the dominion from himself, and did not conceal his anger.
"The History of Antiquity, Vol. II (of VI)"
Max Duncker
"This outrage does not reflect on me," she said proudly, "but on the King, my nephew, who ought not to permit a daughter of France to be treated de concubine.
"Henrietta Maria"
Henrietta Haynes
With that charm against sterility, the only thing of value Bakuma possessed, had she bribed a concubine of Zalu Zako's household to steal the ingredients required from the hut thatch where they had been hidden after the official shaving and paring following the ceremony of his father, pending their removal to the sacred precincts of the temple.
"Witch-Doctors"
Charles Beadle

Famous quotes with Concubine

  • At the age of fifteen my grandmother became the concubine of a warlord general.
    Jung Chang

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