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