demi-mondaine

Definitions of demi-mondaine
  1. noun
    a class of woman not considered respectable because of indiscreet or promiscuous behavior
    synonyms: demi-monde
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    type of:
    eersteklas, kl., klas, klasse, stand
    people having the same social, economic, or educational status
  2. noun
    a woman whose sexual promiscuity places her outside respectable society
    synonyms: courtisane
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