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Deflowering: meaning, definitions and examples

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deflowering

 

[ dɪˈflaʊərɪŋ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

sexual context

Deflowering refers to the act of taking someone's virginity, generally associated with the first sexual experience. This term is often used to describe the loss of innocence or purity in a cultural and historical context. The notion of deflowering can carry significant emotional and social implications, reflecting the societal attitudes toward virginity. It is frequently discussed in literature and cultural narratives, sometimes evoking themes of love, betrayal, or societal expectations.

Synonyms

defloration, taking virginity

Examples of usage

  • He felt a mix of emotions during her deflowering.
  • In many cultures, deflowering is a significant rite of passage.
  • Their relationship changed dramatically after her deflowering.

Translations

Translations of the word "deflowering" in other languages:

🇵🇹 desfloramento

🇮🇳 कुंवारीपन का हरण

🇩🇪 Entjungferung

🇮🇩 pencabutan bunga

🇺🇦 знецвітчення

🇵🇱 zabranie dziewictwa

🇯🇵 処女喪失

🇫🇷 défloraison

🇪🇸 desfloración

🇹🇷 bakireliğin kaybı

🇰🇷 처녀의 상실

🇸🇦 إزالة العذرية

🇨🇿 zbavení panenství

🇸🇰 zbavenie panenstva

🇨🇳 失去童贞

🇸🇮 odvzemanje devištva

🇮🇸 missa meyjar

🇰🇿 қыздықты жоғалту

🇬🇪 ბაკურობა

🇦🇿 bakirliyi itirmək

🇲🇽 desfloración

Etymology

The term 'deflowering' has its roots in the noun 'flower', which is often employed metaphorically to represent purity and innocence, especially in relation to young women. In Middle English, the word 'deflower' emerged as a compound of 'de-' meaning 'remove' or 'opposite of' and 'flower' which symbolically represents something beautiful and untouched. Historical contexts give the word an additional layer of meaning, often associated with the loss of virginity being linked to a young woman's worth and honor in various societies. Understanding this word also requires acknowledgment of its social and cultural implications throughout history. The concept of virginity and its significance has evolved, yet the term still invokes traditional narratives surrounding womanhood and sexuality. In literature, it is frequently used to illustrate the transition from innocence to experience.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #40,087, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.