Hetaira was a type of prostitute in ancient Greece, who served as an artist, entertainer and talker aside from providing sexual service. Unlike the rule for ancient Greek women, hetairas would be highly educated and were allowed in the symposium.

What do we mean by the term Hetairia?

1 : one of a class of highly cultivated courtesans in ancient Greece.

What is the word meaning a highly cultured courtesan?

[ hi-teer-uh ] SHOW IPA. / hɪˈtɪər ə / PHONETIC RESPELLING. noun, plural he·tae·rae [hi-teer-ee]. a highly cultured courtesan or concubine, especially in ancient Greece.