Meaning & Definition of word "Virginity"

Virginity

/vɜrˈdʒɪnɪti/

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.

●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.

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.