Virginity

/vɜrˈdʒɪnɪti/

Meaning & Definition

noun

The state of being a virgin; the condition of never having engaged in sexual intercourse.

She spoke openly about the importance of her virginity to her personal beliefs.

The quality or condition of being unspoiled or untouched.

The virginity of the natural landscape was preserved by the new conservation laws.

The state of purity or innocence.

In some cultures, a woman's virginity is considered a symbol of purity.

From Middle English 'virginité', from Old French 'virginité', from Latin 'virginitatem'.

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.

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.

Greenhorn

He's a total greenhorn when it comes to relationships.

Newbie

She's a newbie in the dating scene.