demimonde
/ˈdɛmiːmɒnd//ˈdɛmiˌmɑnd/
noun
- 1
A class of women maintained by wealthy protectors; female courtesans or prostitutes as a group.
- 2
(by extension) A group having little respect or reputation.
“the literary demimonde”
- 3
(by extension) A member of such a class or group of persons.
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