concubinage / kɒnˈkyu bə nɪdʒ, kɒŋ- /
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concubinage 的定义
n. 名词 noun- cohabitation of a man and woman without legal or formal marriage.
- the state or practice of being a concubine.
更多concubinage例句
- 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.