Fornicate: meaning, definitions and examples
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fornicate
[ ˈfɔrnɪˌkeɪt ]
sexual activity
To fornicate means to engage in sexual intercourse. Historically, it often refers to sexual relations between individuals who are not married to each other. The term is primarily used in a legal or religious context to describe illicit sexual behavior.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- Many cultures have rules against those who fornicate before marriage.
- The characters in the novel fornicate in secrecy.
- They were warned not to fornicate in public.
- Despite their beliefs, the couple chose to fornicate before tying the knot.
Translations
Translations of the word "fornicate" in other languages:
🇵🇹 fornicar
🇮🇳 व्यभिचार करना
🇩🇪 hurensohn
🇮🇩 berzina
🇺🇦 переспати
🇵🇱 fornikować
🇯🇵 姦淫する
🇫🇷 forniquer
🇪🇸 fornicar
🇹🇷 zina yapmak
🇰🇷 간음을 저지르다
🇸🇦 الزنا
🇨🇿 cizoložit
🇸🇰 cizoložiť
🇨🇳 通奸
🇸🇮 prešuštvovati
🇮🇸 fórn
🇰🇿 зинақорлық жасау
🇬🇪 ჩვენება
🇦🇿 zina etmək
🇲🇽 fornicar
Etymology
The word 'fornicate' originates from the Latin word 'fornicari,' which means 'to have illicit sexual intercourse.' In ancient Rome, it was associated with the arches (fornices) that housed prostitutes. The practice of fornication was viewed differently across various cultures and historical periods, often influenced by religious beliefs and societal norms. By the time the word made its way into English, around the 15th century, it carried distinct connotations related to moral judgment. Over centuries, the term has evolved but has retained its negative moral undertones in many contexts, especially those tied to religious doctrine. Today, 'fornicate' is often used in legal or formal discussions about sexual behavior, reflecting a deeper historical tapestry of human sexuality and social regulations.