prostitution

/ˌprɑstəˈtuʃən/
noun
  1. The practice or business of engaging in sexual activity for payment.
    • She studied the economic factors that drive people into prostitution.
    • The documentary explored the history of prostitution in the city.
    • Prostitution is illegal in many parts of the world.
  2. The use of one's talents or abilities in a way that is considered unworthy or degrading, especially for money.
    • The artist's move to advertising was seen as a prostitution of his talent.
    • Many critics viewed the film as a prostitution of the original novel.
    • He accused the company of the prostitution of science for profit.
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