virginity
Americannoun
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the state or condition of being a virgin.
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the state or condition of being pure, fresh, or unused.
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Informal. any naive, uninitiated, or uninformed state.
noun
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the condition or fact of being a virgin; maidenhood; chastity
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the condition of being untouched, unsullied, etc
Etymology
Origin of virginity
First recorded in 1250–1300; Middle English virginite, from Anglo-French, Old French, from Latin virginitāt-, stem of virginitās, equivalent to virgin- (stem of virgō virgin ) + -itās -ity
Example Sentences
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The Health and Care Act 2022 also made it illegal for UK nationals and residents to help with virginity testing outside the UK.
From BBC
“Once you become jaded, that’s permanent, kind of like losing your virginity.”
From Los Angeles Times
In Iran, virginity before marriage is important for many girls and their families.
From BBC
Ms Keegan said the government would continue to work with local communities and organisations "to tackle the taboos and damaging preconceptions associated with virginity and a women's worth".
From BBC
An amendment to the Health and Care Bill banning virginity tests was passed unopposed by the Commons.
From BBC
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