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hɪˈtɪər ə; -ˈtɪər ihet·aer·a
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hetaeranoun
A mistress, especially a highly cultivated courtesan in ancient Greece.
Etymology: From ἑταίρα, feminine of ἑταῖρος
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hetaera
Hetaira (plural hetairai (), also hetaera (plural hetaerae ), (Ancient Greek: ἑταίρα, "companion", pl. ἑταῖραι, Latin: hetaera, pl. hetaerae) was a type of prostitute in ancient Greece, who served as an artist, entertainer and conversationalist in addition to providing sexual service. Unlike the rule for ancient Greek women, hetairas would be highly educated and were allowed in the symposium.
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Hetaera
In ancient Greece, hetaerae were courtesans—highly educated, sophisticated companions. Although most engaged in sexual relations with their patrons, hetaerae were not simple prostitutes.
Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of hetaera in Chaldean Numerology is: 5
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of hetaera in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4
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