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Courtesans

Description:

Courtesans are highly skilled and sophisticated individuals, typically women, who engage in companionship and provide intimate services to their clients, often in exchange for financial compensation. They are known for their charm, wit, beauty, and abilities in conversation, music, dance, and other arts.

Senses:

Sense 1 - Popular:

In popular culture, courtesans are often romanticized as intriguing figures from history, literature, and movies, attracting fascination due to their lifestyles, relationships, and influence over powerful individuals.

Sense 2 - Local:

In some local traditions and historical contexts, courtesans may play distinct social roles that go beyond companionship, such as being entertainers, advisors, or even wielding political power.

Part of Speech:

Noun

Sample Sentences:

1. The courtesan captivated the entire room with her enchanting performance.
2. During the Renaissance, many artists found inspiration in the beauty and grace of courtesans.
3. She established herself as a renowned courtesan, sought after by wealthy and influential men.
4. In historical Japan, courtesans were revered for their knowledge, artistry, and ability to entertain.

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