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Demirep

Part of Speech

Noun

Pronunciation

/ˈdɛmɪˌrɛp/

Definitions

  • A woman of questionable reputation, particularly one involved in immoral or disreputable activities.
  • A woman who exists on the margins of respectable society, often leading a life of scandalous behavior or intrigue.

Usage Examples

  • "The town gossips had long referred to her as a demirep, but no one truly knew the truth of her past."
  • "Despite her reputation as a demirep, she held a certain charm and grace that captured the attention of many."

Etymology

The term "demirep" is a combination of "demi-" (meaning "half") and "reputation," indicating a woman whose reputation is half-formed, or a "half-reputation," often implying one that is tarnished or in question. The word was used in the 18th century to describe women whose social standing was considered dubious.

Synonyms

  • Fallen woman
  • Woman of ill repute
  • Courtesan
  • Vixen

Antonyms

  • Virtuous woman
  • Lady
  • Respectable woman
  • Maiden

Translations

Language Translation Pronunciation
SpanishMujer de mala reputación/muˈxeɾ de ˈma.la re.pu.taˈθjon/
FrenchFemme de mauvaise réputation/fam də mɔ.vɛz ʁe.py.ta.sjɔ̃/
GermanFrau mit zweifelhafter Reputation/fʁaʊ mɪt ˈt͡svaɪ̯fəlˌhaftəʁ ʁe.pu.taˈt͡si̯oːn/
ItalianDonna di cattiva reputazione/ˈdɔn.na di katˈti.va re.pu.taˈt͡sjɔ.ne/
Chinese声誉不佳的女性/shēngyù bù jiā de nǚxìng/
RussianЖенщина с сомнительной репутацией/ˈʐɛnʲʂɨnə s səmˈnʲitʲɪlʲnəjə rʲɪpʊˈtatsɨjə/
Arabicامرأة ذات سمعة مشبوهة/ʔimraːʔatː zˤaːt sumʕat məʃbuːhə/
Japanese悪名高い女性/akumei takai josei/
Korean불명예스러운 여성/bulmyeongyeseureoun yeoseong/
PortugueseMulher de má reputação/muˈʎɛɾ dʒi ˈma ʁepuˈtɐsɐ̃w̃/
Hindiसंदेहास्पद प्रतिष्ठा वाली महिला/sandehaspad pratishtha waali mahila/
Mandarin声名狼藉的女性/shēngmíng lángzhí de nǚxìng/
Turkishİyi şöhrete sahip olmayan kadın/iˈʝi ʃøˈɾɛtɛ saˈhip olˈmajan kaˈdɯn/
GreekΓυναίκα με κακή φήμη/ʝiˈneka me kɑˈci ˈfimi/
SwahiliMwanamke mwenye sifa mbaya/mwɑˈnɑmke mwɛˈnje ˈsifa ˈmbɑjɑ/
Thaiผู้หญิงที่มีชื่อเสียงไม่ดี/phûːyǐŋ thī̂ mī̂ chī̂seīˇng mày dii/
VietnameseNgười phụ nữ có danh tiếng xấu/ŋɨ̞ə̯j fù nɨ̞ kɔ˧˥ daɲ ti˧ə̯ŋ ksəw/
TagalogBabaeng may masamang reputasyon/bɐˈbaːʔɛŋ maɪ̯ ˈmasamɐŋ rɛpuˈtɐsjoːn/
ZuluOwesifiso esingesihle/owesifiso esingesihle/

Regional Pronunciation Variations

In different regions, the pronunciation of "demirep" may be slightly altered. For instance, the pronunciation might sound softer in British English, with a softer "e," compared to the sharper "e" in American English.

Historical Usage

The term "demirep" gained popularity in the 18th century, used to describe women whose morals or behavior were regarded as dubious. It was often applied to women who lived on the fringes of society and was considered a term of reproach.

Cultural Nuances

In some cultures, the term demirep could imply a woman who, although associated with scandal, was also admired for her wit, charm, or daring personality. In literature and art, the term often reflected the dual nature of such figures, being both victim and villain.

More Information

The term "demirep" has seen a decline in usage in contemporary times, though it is still found in historical and literary contexts. It serves as a reflection of the social attitudes and gender roles that were prevalent in earlier centuries, where a woman's reputation could define her place in society.

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