Virginity: meaning, definitions and examples
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virginity
[ vəˈdʒɪnɪti ]
losing
The state of never having had sexual intercourse. Virginity is often seen as a social construct with varying cultural and religious significance.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- She was determined to maintain her virginity until marriage.
- In some cultures, the concept of virginity is associated with purity and honor.
value
The quality or state of being pure, untouched, or inexperienced in a particular aspect. It can refer to a person's first time engaging in any activity.
Synonyms
freshness, inexperience, naivety
Examples of usage
- His virginity in the world of finance was evident from his lack of knowledge.
- The company's virginity in the market led to some initial challenges.
Translations
Translations of the word "virginity" in other languages:
🇵🇹 virgindade
🇮🇳 कौमार्य (kaumārya)
🇩🇪 Jungfräulichkeit
🇮🇩 keperawanan
🇺🇦 цнота
🇵🇱 dziewictwo
🇯🇵 処女 (shojo)
🇫🇷 virginité
🇪🇸 virginidad
🇹🇷 bekaret
🇰🇷 처녀성 (cheonyeoseong)
🇸🇦 عذرية (ʿuḏrīya)
🇨🇿 panenství
🇸🇰 panenstvo
🇨🇳 童贞 (tóngzhēn)
🇸🇮 nedolžnost
🇮🇸 meydómur
🇰🇿 пәктік (pəktik)
🇬🇪 ქალწულობა (kaltsuloba)
🇦🇿 bakirlik
🇲🇽 virginidad
Word origin
The term 'virginity' has roots in Latin, where 'virgo' means maiden or virgin. The concept of virginity has been historically linked to notions of purity, honor, and morality, especially in relation to women. In many cultures, virginity is highly valued and has been associated with marriage and social status. Over time, the significance of virginity has evolved, with changing attitudes towards sexuality and gender roles.
See also: virginal.