demimonde
Pronunciation:
/ˈdɛmiːmɒnd//ˈdɛmiˌmɑnd/noun
Definitions
A class of women maintained by wealthy protectors; female courtesans or prostitutes as a group.
(by extension) A group having little respect or reputation.
Example: the literary demimonde
(by extension) A member of such a class or group of persons.