adjective
- of or relating to a hetaera (a courtesan or companion in ancient Greece) or to hetaeric relationships and social practices
Usage: historical; formal; chiefly academic
Examples
- The hetaeric culture of ancient Athens was documented by classical historians.
- Scholars study hetaeric practices to understand social structures in ancient Greece.
- The hetaeric system involved complex relationships between women and male citizens.
- Ancient texts provide insight into hetaeric customs and expectations.