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concubine

/ˈkɑŋkjəbaɪn/

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noun

Konkubine, Mätresse

A sexual partner, especially a woman, to whom one is not or cannot be married.

Examples :

"In some historical dramas, the king has a wife and several concubines, women who live in the palace and have children with him, but are not officially married to him. "

In einigen historischen Dramen hat der König eine Frau und mehrere Konkubinen, Frauen, die im Palast leben und Kinder mit ihm haben, aber nicht offiziell mit ihm verheiratet sind.

sex family society culture person history

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noun

Konkubine, Mätresse

A woman who lives with a man, but who is not a wife.

Examples :

"In some historical societies, a wealthy man might have a wife and also keep a concubine in his household. "

In einigen historischen Gesellschaften hatte ein wohlhabender Mann möglicherweise eine Frau und hielt auch eine Konkubine in seinem Haushalt.

family society culture history human person sex position

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noun

Konkubine, Nebenfrau

A slave-girl or woman, kept for instance in a harem, who is held for sexual service.

Examples :

"In ancient times, a powerful king might have a wife and several concubines in his palace. "

In der Antike hatte ein mächtiger König möglicherweise eine Frau und mehrere Konkubinen in seinem Palast.

sex person family society history culture human