/ ˌprɒstɪˈtjuːʃn; NAmE ˌprɑːstəˈtuːʃn/ noun [ U ]
1.
the work of a prostitute :
Many women were forced into prostitution.
child prostitution
2.
prostitution of sth ( formal ) the use of your abilities on sth of little value
/ ˌprɒstɪˈtjuːʃn; NAmE ˌprɑːstəˈtuːʃn/ noun [ U ]
1.
the work of a prostitute :
Many women were forced into prostitution.
child prostitution
2.
prostitution of sth ( formal ) the use of your abilities on sth of little value
Oxford Advanced Learner's English Dictionary. Оксфордский английский словарь для изучающик язык на продвинутом уровне. 2005