The pimp is a man who
A)visits prostitutes and patronizes brothels with regularity.
B)simply lives off the earnings of one or more prostitutes.
C)is considered the "lowest of the low" by lower-class blacks.
D)is ranked much lower than prostitutes in the prostitute subculture.

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A pimp is defined as someone who lives off the earnings of a prostitute or multiple prostitutes, often by managing or controlling their work and taking a significant portion of their income. Therefore, option B is the best choice. Option A describes a john or client of a prostitute, not a pimp. Option C is a stereotype and not an accurate reflection of how individuals in different social classes view pimps. Option D is also incorrect, as pimps hold a position of power and control within the prostitute subculture.

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