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concubine Synonyms

Another word for concubine

Choosing another word for concubine depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

In certain polygamous or historical societies, a woman who lives with a man of status in a recognized domestic relationship but holds a lower legal and social rank than a wife.

Usage Example

"The imperial court records detailed the strict hierarchy maintained among the empress and the various royal concubines."

Strong
consort
Weak
courtesan

• noun (Context 2)

(archaic or formal) A woman who cohabits with a man to whom she is not legally married; a mistress.

Usage Example

"In nineteenth-century legal treatises, a woman living in an unmarried union was still occasionally referred to as a mistress."

Strongest
mistress
Strong
paramour
kept woman

Opposites of concubine

The opposite of concubine shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

wife
spouse
See all opposites of concubine

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Concubine. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/concubine
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