Cyprian (Noun)
Meaning 1
A woman who engages in sexual intercourse for money.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The city streets were lined with Cyprians who preyed on lonely businessmen.
- Her fall from grace was complete when she resorted to becoming a Cyprian to make ends meet.
- In Victorian England, the term Cyprian referred to a woman of ill repute, one who sold her body for financial gain.
- Some Cyprians operated out of brothels, while others plied their trade on street corners and in dark alleys.
- Despite her initial reservations, she found herself drawn into the world of the Cyprian, a place where desperation and desire collided.
Synonyms
- Prostitute
- Bawd
- Cocotte
- Woman Of The Street
- Fancy Woman
- Whore
- Working Girl
- Tart
- Sporting Lady
- Harlot
- Lady Of Pleasure
Hypernyms
Hyponyms
Meaning 2
A native or inhabitant of Cyprus.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.