Meaning of the word souteneur in English

What does souteneur mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

souteneur

US /suːtəˈnɜːr/
UK /suːtəˈnɜː/

Noun

a person who lives off the earnings of a prostitute; a pimp

Example:
The police arrested the souteneur for exploiting vulnerable women.
He was known in the underworld as a ruthless souteneur.