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virginity

noun vir·gin·i·ty \ (ˌ)vər-ˈji-nə-tē \
|Updated on: 14 Jun 2018

Definition of virginity

plural virginities
1 : the quality or state of being virgin; especially : maidenhood
2 : the unmarried life : celibacy

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First Known Use of virginity

14th century

in the meaning defined at sense 1

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Definition of virginity for English Language Learners

  • : the state of never having had sexual intercourse : the state of being a virgin

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virginity

noun vir·gin·i·ty \ (ˌ)vər-ˈjin-ət-ē \

medical Definition of virginity

plural virginities
: the quality or state of being a virgin

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