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(historical) The ancient practice of an old man sleeping with, but not necessarily having sex with, a young virgin to preserve his youth..
Use shunamitism when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
Shunamitism means (historical) The ancient practice of an old man sleeping with, but not necessarily having sex with, a young virgin to preserve his youth..
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The opposite depends on the specific sense.
Use shunamitism where its definition matches the intended context.
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