DEMIMONDE

Demimonde

Demi-monde refers to a group of people who live hedonistic lifestyles, usually in a flagrant and conspicuous manner. The term was commonly used in Europe from the late 18th to the early 20th century, and modern use often refers to that period. Its connotations of pleasure-seeking often contrasted with wealth and ruling class behavior.

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demimonde

Noun

  1. A class of women kept by wealthy protectors; female prostitutes as a group
  2. A group having little respect or reputation


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