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1. (n.) demimonde
a class of women who have lost standing in respectable society because of indiscretion or promiscuity but have wealthy lovers.
2. demimonde
a demimondaine.
3. demimonde
prostitutes; courtesans.
4. demimonde
any group which has lost respectablity or lacks status.
Etymology: (1850–55; < F, =demi-demi - +monde world (< L mundus))
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1. (noun) demimonde
a class of woman not considered respectable because of indiscreet or promiscuous behavior
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1. (noun) demimonde
persons of doubtful reputation; esp., women who are kept as mistresses, though not public prostitutes; demireps
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