Definitions for demimonde
ˈdɛm iˌmɒnddemi·monde

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1. demimondenoun

   a class of woman not considered respectable because of indiscreet or promiscuous behavior

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1. demimondenoun

   A class of women kept by wealthy protectors; female prostitutes as a group

2. demimondenoun

   A group having little respect or reputation

3. Etymology: demi half + monde world

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1. Demimonde

   Demi-monde is French for "half-world". The term derives from a play called Le Demi-Monde, by Alexandre Dumas fils, published in 1855. The play dealt with the way that prostitution at that time threatened the institution of marriage. The demi-monde was the world occupied by elite men and the women who entertained them and whom they kept, the pleasure-loving and dangerous world Dumas immortalized in the 1848 novel La Dame aux Camélias and its many adaptations. Demimondaine became a synonym for a courtesan or a prostitute who moved in these circles—or for a woman of social standing with the power to thumb her nose at convention and throw herself into the hedonistic nightlife. A woman who made that choice would soon find her social status lost, as she became "déclassée". The 1958 film Gigi, based on a 1944 novella by Colette, vividly portrays the world of the demimonde near the end of its existence. Gigi's Aunt Alicia, a legendary courtesan now enjoying a wealthy retirement, trains her teenage niece in elegant manners and deportment and the value of jewels and tries to stir her interest in fashion, in order to prepare her for life in the demimonde, pleasing the gentlemen who will provide her with the means to live comfortably. For the men, the high life of the demimonde was isolated from the other world of wives and families and duties (if any). It embraced heavy drinking, drug use, gambling, attending the theatre and ballet and horse races, the pursuit of high fashion in every aspect of life—and, of course, sexual promiscuity. Lavish spending led to indebtedness; the promiscuity could, in the worst scenario, lead to disease. Historically, the height of the demimonde was encapsulated by the period known in France as La Belle Époque (1871–1914), from the end of the Franco-Prussian War to the beginning of World War I. The twentieth century brought the rise of the New Woman, changing economies and social structures, as well as changing fashions and social mores, particularly in the aftermath of World War I. Prostitution and the keeping of mistresses did not disappear, but the label demimondaine became obsolete as the 'half-world' changed.

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1. demimonde

   A demimonde is a class or group of people in society that are considered to be on the fringes or margins, often due to their behavior, lifestyle, or occupation. It generally refers to a group that is not fully accepted by mainstream society. The term was originally used to describe a class of women in 19th-century France who existed outside the traditional sphere and norms of society, such as courtesans and prostitutes. It can also broadly refer to an underworld or subculture group.

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1. Demimondenoun

   persons of doubtful reputation; esp., women who are kept as mistresses, though not public prostitutes; demireps

2. Etymology: [F.; demi + monde world, L. mundus.]

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1. Demimonde

   Demi-monde refers to a group of people who live hedonistic lifestyles, usually in a flagrant and conspicuous manner. The term was commonly used in Europe from the late 18th to the early 20th century, and modern use often refers to that period. Its connotations of pleasure-seeking often contrasted with wealth and ruling class behavior. The term was often used as one of disapprobation, the behavior of a person in the demimonde being contrary to more traditional or bourgeois values. Such behaviors often included drinking or drug use, gambling, high spending, and sexual promiscuity. The term demimondaine referred to a woman who embodied these qualities; later it became a euphemism for a courtesan or prostitute. The term 'demimonde' is French for "half the world". It derives from a comedy by Alexandre Dumas fils published in 1855 called Le Demi-Monde.

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1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of demimonde in Chaldean Numerology is: 3

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of demimonde in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1

References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
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2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Demimonde
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Demimonde
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5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/demimonde
6. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=demimonde