Whoremongery
noun
noun ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Noun
- 1 Sexual relations by or with a prostitute. uncountable
"Fornication is the loose and illegal sexual relationship between unmarried persons, and whoremongery the same conduct with a professional prostitute; both are often included in the biblical word "whoring.""
- 2 The act of engaging in illicit sexual relations. broadly, uncountable
"In ch. xxi. 8 whoremongery is considered under the aspect of an injury done to a neighbour."
Example
More examples"Fornication is the loose and illegal sexual relationship between unmarried persons, and whoremongery the same conduct with a professional prostitute; both are often included in the biblical word "whoring.""
Etymology
From whoremonger + -y.
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