virginity
pronunciation
How to pronounce virginity in British English:
UK [vəˈdʒɪnəti]
How to pronounce virginity in American English:
US [vərˈdʒɪnəti]
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- Noun:
- the condition or quality of being a virgin
Word Origin
- virginity (n.)
- c. 1300, from Anglo-French and Old French virginite "(state of) virginity; innocence" (10c. in Old French), from Latin virginitatem (nominative virginitas) "maidenhood, virginity," from virgo (see virgin). Distraught pretty girl: "I've lost my virginity!" Benny Hill: "Do you still have the box it came in?"
Example
- 1. Islamic cultures aren 't alone in their attitudes to virginity .
- 2. There is a lot of pressure on young women to lose their virginity .
- 3. You lose your virginity when you consent to sex , not when you had no choice .
- 4. But now a senior general who asked not to be identified said the virginity tests were conducted and defended the practice .
- 5. Instead of talking about the world cup or their favorite pie , they shared deeply felt fears or told the story of losing their virginity .