English Explanatory Dictionary

sexual capital

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The social power an individual or group accrues as a result of their sexual attractiveness and social charm.

Pronunciation

LL-Q1860 (eng)-Flame, not lame-sexual capital.wav

Word forms

sexual capital

Etymology

Popularized by sociologist Catherine Hakim.

Synonyms

erotic capital
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