Meaning & Definition of word "Virginity"
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Virginity
/vɜrˈdʒɪnɪti/
noun:
- 1. The state of being a virgin; the condition of never having engaged in sexual intercourse.
- Example: She spoke openly about the importance of her virginity to her personal beliefs.
- 2. The quality or condition of being unspoiled or untouched.
- Example: The virginity of the natural landscape was preserved by the new conservation laws.
- 3. The state of purity or innocence.
- Example: In some cultures, a woman's virginity is considered a symbol of purity.
Etymology
From Middle English 'virginité', from Old French 'virginité', from Latin 'virginitatem'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
loss of virginity:
The experience of having sexual intercourse for the first time.
preserve one's virginity:
To remain a virgin; to abstain from sexual intercourse.
virgin territory:
An area or field that has not been explored or developed.
Related Words
virgin:
A person who has never engaged in sexual intercourse.
virile:
Having qualities traditionally associated with masculinity, such as strength and vitality.
virginal:
Relating to or characteristic of a virgin; chaste.
Slang Meanings of virginity
Meaning: Greenhorn
Example Sentence: He's a total greenhorn when it comes to relationships.
Meaning: Newbie
Example Sentence: She's a newbie in the dating scene.