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Etymology of the Latin word prostitutio

the Late Latin word prostitutio (prostitution; dishonoring, profaning)
derived from the Latin word prostitutus (male prostitute)
derived from the Classical Latin word prostitutum
derived from the Latin word prostituere (prostitute; put to improper sexual, unworthy use)
derived from the Latin word statuere (set up, establish, set)
derived from the Latin word status (appointed; position, situation, condition)
derived from the Latin word stare (to stand; stand, stand still, stand firm)
derived from the Proto-Indo-European root *stā-
derived from the New Latin word pro-
using the Greek prefix pro-, προ- (before)
derived from the Proto-Indo-European root *per

Derivations in other languages

French prostitution, Italian prostituzione, Spanish prostitución

Usage

Word found in Late Latin



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