concubinage

/kon-kyoo-buh-nij, kong-/US // kɒnˈkyu bə nɪdʒ, kɒŋ- //UK // (kɒnˈkjuːbɪnɪdʒ) //

姘居,纳妾,妾室,妾侍

Definitions

n.名词 noun

1
- : cohabitation of a man and woman without legal or formal marriage.
- : the state or practice of being a concubine.

Yet rampant corruption, entrenched patriarchy, and a long history of concubinage also play a role.
They were setting at defiance the laws of celibacy; they not only sought wives, but they lived in concubinage.
What can be said to the practices of polygamy and concubinage, which prevailed even in these golden times and in pious families?
Adoption is common, concubinage rare; each being on a level with marriage in respect to the status of the children.
Under such rule, polygamy, concubinage, and adultery are not tolerated.
Concubinage conjointly with a wife, is altogether unlawful for Christians, and detestable.