Meaning & use
concubine
A woman who lives with a man but holds lower status than a legal wife, especially historically.
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The emperor kept several concubines in addition to his official wife.
Historical records describe the palace's many concubines and their complicated rivalries.
A note on using this word
Concubinage was a recognized institution in many historical and some polygamous societies, though not legally recognized today in most countries.
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