English Explanatory Dictionary

virginity

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The state or characteristic of being a virgin.

Pronunciation

/və(ɹ)ˈd͡ʒɪnɪti/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-virginity.wav

Word forms

virginity virginities

Etymology

From Middle English virginite, from Old French virginite, from Latin virginitas. Equivalent to virgin + -ity. Displaced native Old English mæġeþhād (compare modern English maidhood), originally meaning “girlhood.”

Synonyms

maidenhood maidenhead maidhood V card cherry

Derived words

born-again virginity butt virginity lose one's virginity nonvirginity other virginity secondary virginity second virginity virginity pledge virginity test
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