prostitution
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/ˌprɑːstɪˈtuːʃn/
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/ˌprɒstɪˈtjuːʃn/
The act or practice of engaging in sexual activity with someone for payment.
The authorities have been cracking down on prostitution in the area.
The act of using something or someone for a purpose that is not valuable or meaningful.
He felt that his talents were being wasted in a job that amounted to nothing more than intellectual prostitution.