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concubine

/ˈkɑŋkjəbaɪn/

Meanings
noun
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. "
sex family society culture person history

Related Words

Illustration powerful

powerful adjective

/ˈpaʊəfl/ /ˈpaʊɚfəl/

Having, or capable of exerting power, potency or influence.

"The new school principal is a powerful advocate for student success. "

Illustration several

several noun

/ˈsɛv(ə)ɹəl/

An area of land in private ownership (as opposed to common land).

"The family owns several, a small plot of land behind their house. "

Illustration especially

especially adverb

/əˈspɛʃ(ə)li/

(manner) In a special manner; specially.

"My sister is very helpful, especially when it comes to organizing things. "

Illustration historical

historical noun

/hɪˈstɒɹɪkəl/ /hɪˈstɔːɹɪkəl/

A historical romance.

"The historical romance novel was a bestseller in the bookstore. "

Illustration officially

officially adverb

/əˈfɪʃəli/

In an official manner; according to official rules or regulations.

"The school officially announced the new dress code on Monday. "

Illustration married

married noun

/ˈmæɹ.ɪd/ /ˈmæɹ.id/

A married person.

"My married cousin is a teacher at the local school. "

Illustration instance

instance noun

/ˈɪnstəns/

Urgency of manner or words; an urgent request; insistence.

"My mother's instance that I finish my homework before dinner was quite strong. "

Illustration partner

partner noun

/ˈpɐːtnə/ /ˈpɑɹtnɚ/ /ˈpɐːtnɘ/ /ˈpɑːtnə(ɹ)/

Someone who is associated with another in a common activity or interest.

"My sister is my partner in crime when it comes to planning surprise parties. "

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children noun

[ˈt͡ʃʊld̠ɹ̠ ̝ʷən] [ˈt͡ʃɪl.d̠ɹ̠ ̝ʷən] [tʃɪl.ɹən]

A person who has not yet reached adulthood, whether natural (puberty), cultural (initiation), or legal (majority)

"Go easy on him: he is but a child."

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societies noun

/səˈsaɪətiz/

A long-standing group of people sharing cultural aspects such as language, dress, norms of behavior and artistic forms.

"This society has been known for centuries for its colorful clothing and tight-knit family structure."

Illustration concubines

concubines noun

/ˈkɑŋkjəbaɪnz/

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

"The king had several concubines, women he kept as sexual partners, but whom he could not marry due to his existing marriage vows. "

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household noun

/ˈhaʊshəʊld/ /ˈhaʊshoʊld/

Collectively, all the persons who live in a given house; a family including attendants, servants etc.; a domestic or family establishment.

"The entire household enjoyed a delicious Thanksgiving dinner together. "