Fornicator: meaning, definitions and examples
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fornicator
[ fɔː(r)ˈnɪkeɪtə(r) ]
inappropriate behavior
A person who engages in sexual intercourse with someone they are not married to, often considered morally wrong or socially unacceptable.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- He was labeled as a fornicator by the conservative community.
- The church condemned the fornicator for his actions.
historical context
In medieval times, a person who committed the sin of fornication, which was seen as a violation of religious and moral standards.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The punishment for a fornicator in the Middle Ages was often severe.
- Fornicators were shamed and ostracized by society.
Translations
Translations of the word "fornicator" in other languages:
🇵🇹 fornicador
🇮🇳 व्यभिचारी
🇩🇪 Unzüchtiger
🇮🇩 pezina
🇺🇦 розпусник
🇵🇱 cudzołożnik
🇯🇵 姦淫者 (かんいんしゃ)
🇫🇷 fornicateur
🇪🇸 fornicador
🇹🇷 zina yapan
🇰🇷 간음자 (gan-eumja)
🇸🇦 زاني
🇨🇿 cizoložník
🇸🇰 cudzoložník
🇨🇳 奸淫者 (jiānyín zhě)
🇸🇮 prešuštnik
🇮🇸 hórdómsmaður
🇰🇿 зинақор
🇬🇪 მრუში
🇦🇿 zinalı
🇲🇽 fornicador
Word origin
The word 'fornicator' has Latin origins, coming from the Latin word 'fornicari' which means 'to commit adultery'. It was first used in English in the late 15th century. Throughout history, fornication has been considered a sin in many cultures and religions, leading to the creation and use of the term 'fornicator' to describe those who engage in such behavior.