Chastity: meaning, definitions and examples

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chastity

 

[ หˆtสƒรฆstษ™ti ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

personal values

Chastity is the state of abstaining from sexual activity, especially for religious reasons. It is about maintaining purity and virtue.

Synonyms

abstinence, celibacy, purity

Examples of usage

  • She took a vow of chastity and never engaged in intimate relationships.
  • The concept of chastity is important in some cultures and religions.
Context #2 | Noun

historical context

In medieval times, chastity referred to the virtue of purity and modesty, particularly in relation to sexuality. It was often associated with the idea of preserving one's virginity.

Synonyms

innocence, modesty, virtue

Examples of usage

  • Knights were expected to uphold the code of chivalry, which included principles of chastity.
  • Chastity belts were sometimes used in the past to ensure a woman's fidelity.

Translations

Translations of the word "chastity" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น castidade

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเคตเคฟเคคเฅเคฐเคคเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Keuschheit

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kesucian

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั†ะฝะพั‚ะปะธะฒั–ัั‚ัŒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ czystoล›ฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่ฒžๆฝ” (ใฆใ„ใ‘ใค)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท chastetรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ castidad

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท iffet

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ •์ ˆ (์ •์กฐ)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู„ุนูุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ cudnost

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ cudnosลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ดžๆด (zhฤ“njiรฉ)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ ฤistost

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ skรญrlรญfi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฟำ™ะบั‚ั–ะบ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒ˜แƒฌแƒ›แƒ˜แƒœแƒ“แƒ”

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ iffษ™t

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ castidad

Word origin

The word 'chastity' originated from the Latin word 'castitas', which means purity. It has been a significant concept in various cultures and religions throughout history, often linked to notions of virtue and morality. The idea of chastity has evolved over time, reflecting changing societal attitudes towards sexuality and personal values.

See also: chaste.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #15,268, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.