concubine

Example Sentences

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With the practice of royal concubines now abandoned, the size of the imperial family has declined to 17.

From Seattle Times

In modern history, when concubines were no longer allowed, the rule has caused the royal membership to keep declining, now down to 17.

From Seattle Times

“The Tale of Genji” chronicles the life of the Shining Prince, who was the son of an emperor, and one of his concubines.

From Seattle Times

"I had to come home and explain to my daughters what the word concubine meant," she told the podcast.

From BBC

She accused Mr. Wu of regarding women as though they were all concubines in a harem.

From New York Times