Meaning ofconcubinein English

Noun

1. a woman in a non-marital sexual relationship; informal partner
   The king's concubine held significant influence in the palace.
2. a woman living with a man; not a wife
   In some cultures, a concubine is a woman who lives with a man without being married.
3. a female slave; for sexual purposes (historical context)
   Historically, concubines were often female slaves forced into sexual servitude.