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   virginity

   /vəˈdʒɪnɪti/

   noun

   • 1. the state of never having had sexual intercourse: "I lost my virginity"
   • ▪ the state of being naive, innocent, or inexperienced in a particular context: "the lawsuit will be remembered as the moment the computer industry lost its political virginity"

   Word Origin Middle English: from Old French virginite, from Latin virginitas, from virgo (see virgin).

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   What does virginity mean?

   • Virginity is the state of a person who has never engaged in sexual intercourse. The term virgin originally only referred to sexually inexperienced women, but has evolved to encompass a range of definitions, as found in traditional, modern and ethical concepts.

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   What does virginity mean in Greek mythology?

   • Virginity and virgin were once terms of power, strength and independence, used to describe the goddesses who were immune to the temptations of Dionysus, Greek god of seduction and wine. In medieval times, virginity became a sexual term for a heterosexual woman who had not been penetrated by a penis.

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   What was virginity in medieval times?

   • In medieval times, virginity became a sexual term for a heterosexual woman who had not been penetrated by a penis. Virginity was classified as a gift from the Christian God only to be released by a husband.

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   The meaning of VIRGINITY is the quality or state of being virgin; especially : maidenhood. How to use virginity in a sentence.

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   Virginity is the state of never having had sex. Learn more about the word origin, synonyms, pronunciation, and usage examples of virginity from Collins English Dictionary.