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Definitions for red-light district
red-light dis·trict

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. red-light districtnoun

    a district with many brothels

Wiktionary

  1. red-light districtnoun

    An area of a town where prostitution is concentrated.

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  1. Red-light district

    A red-light district or pleasure district is a part of an urban area where a concentration of prostitution and sex-oriented businesses, such as sex shops, strip clubs, and adult theaters, are found. In most cases, red-light districts are particularly associated with female street prostitution, though in some cities, these areas may coincide with spaces of male prostitution and gay venues. Areas in many big cities around the world have acquired an international reputation as red-light districts.The term red-light district originates from the red lights that were used as signs for brothels.

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  1. red-light district

    A red-light district is a designated urban area where prostitution and other adult entertainment activities, such as strip clubs and sex shops, are legally or traditionally tolerated. The term comes from the early practice of red lights being used as a sign for such establishments. However, legality and tolerance of such activities varies widely by country, region, and city. The level of regulation varies as well. Some red-light districts are well-known tourist destinations.

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  1. Red-light district

    A red-light district is a part of an urban area where there is a concentration of prostitution and sex-oriented businesses, such as sex shops, strip clubs, adult theaters, etc. The term originates from the red lights that were used as signs of brothels. There are areas in many big cities around the world which have acquired an international reputation as red-light districts. Some red-light districts have acquired a touristic interest beyond sex tourism, and can be perceived as places of artistic, historic or cultural interest, whether or not they still serve the sex trade.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of red-light district in Chaldean Numerology is: 4

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of red-light district in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5

Examples of red-light district in a Sentence

  1. Curtis Sliwa:

    It’s become a quasi red-light district.


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