Hetaera definition
An ancient Greek courtesan or concubine, especially one who was highly educated or refined.
noun
In ancient Greece, a courtesan or concubine, usually an educated slave.
noun
Alternative Forms
Alternative Form of hetaera -
hetra, hetaira
Other Word Forms
Noun
Singular:
hetaera
Plural:
hetaerae, hetaerasOrigin of hetaera
- Greek hetairā feminine of hetairos companion s(w)e- in Indo-European roots
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
- From Ancient Greek ἑταῖρα (hetaira), feminine of ἑταῖρος (hetairos, “companion”).
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