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Red-light district

noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    A part of an urban area where prostitution and sex-oriented businesses are concentrated.
  2. 2
    a district with many brothels wordnet

Etymology

From red, light and district. Referring to the red lights that were used as signs for brothels.

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