Virgin

/ˈvɜːrdʒɪn/

Meaning & Definition

noun
A person who has never had sexual intercourse, especially a woman.
The story revolves around a virgin who is seeking love.
A person or thing that is untouched or unspoiled.
The archaeologists found the ruins in a virgin state, free from modern influence.
adjective
Relating to a person who has not engaged in sexual intercourse.
She is waiting until marriage to lose her virginity.
Unblemished or untouched; pure.
The forest was a virgin landscape, undisturbed by human activity.
Brand new or original.
He bought a virgin vinyl record, still sealed in its packaging.

Etymology

From Latin 'virgo', meaning 'maiden' or 'young woman'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

virgin territory
An area that has never been explored or developed.
virgin birth
The birth of a child from a mother who has not had intercourse.
playing the virgin
To feign innocence or lack of experience.

Related Words

celibate
A person who abstains from marriage and sexual relations.
innocent
A person who is not guilty of a crime or offense; naive.
chaste
Refraining from sexual intercourse that is regarded as contrary to morality.

Slang Meanings

Square
He's too square to understand the wild party scene.
Nerd
Don't be such a nerd; just go out and have fun.
Teetotaler
He acts like a teetotaler when he's not drinking.