A female prostitute or courtesan, often used in a literary or historical context.

वेश्या

English Usage: In ancient Rome, the meretrix was often more respected than in modern times.

Hindi Usage: प्राचीन रोम में, वेश्या को अक्सर आधुनिक समय की तुलना में अधिक सम्मानित माना जाता था।