CONCUBINA, concubina
Sounds Like: kon-koo-BEE-nah
Translations: concubine, a concubine
From the root: CONCUBINA
Part of Speech: Noun
Explanation: A concubine was a woman who cohabited with a man without being legally married to him, often in a long-term, recognized relationship. In Roman society, concubinage was a common practice, particularly for men who could not or chose not to marry, such as soldiers or senators with women of lower social standing. Unlike a legal wife, a concubine did not share her partner's social status, and their children were not considered legitimate heirs.
Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Feminine
Instances
Josephus' Against Apion
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