virgin
ˈvɜːrdʒɪn
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Definition of virgin - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
sexualityperson who has never had sexual intercourse
  • She remained a virgin until marriage.
celibate chaste uninitiated
2.
inexperienceperson inexperienced in a specific field
  • He's a virgin in the world of finance.
beginner neophyte novice

Adjective

1.
untouchednot altered, touched, or used before
  • The canvas was virgin, ready for the artist's first stroke..
pristine unspoiled untouched
2.
chastein a state of sexual purity
  • She remained virgin until marriage.
pure untouched
3.
beginner statusinexperienced or new to something
  • He was a virgin in the world of business.
novice unseasoned untrained
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Expressions with virgin

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land never explored or developed by humans
The explorers ventured into virgin territory.
of highest purity, especially referring to olive oil
She always buys extra virgin olive oil for her salads..
person new to political activities
She is considered a political virgin in the election.
forest untouched by human activities
The hikers marveled at the virgin forest.
snow that has not been disturbed or walked on
The skiers were excited to be the first to glide over the virgin snow.
soil that has never been cultivated or used for agriculture
The farmers discovered a large expanse of virgin soil ideal for planting.

Origin of virgin

Latin, virgo (maiden) + -in (suffix)

Terms with virgin included in their meaning

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religion
Catholic prayer to the Virgin Mary
Roman religion
virgin dedicated to Vesta's service
agriculture
plough for turning virgin land
informal usage
any virgin birth or event likened to one
Caribbean island
island in the US Virgin Islands
animals
whistling frog found in the British Virgin Islands
BVIacr.
acr: British Virgin Islands
group of islands in the Caribbean Sea
BVMacr.
acr: Blessed Virgin Mary
title for Mary the mother of Jesus

Examples of virgin in a sentence

  • The novel's protagonist is a virgin.
  • As a virgin in cooking, she struggled with the recipe.
  • He's a virgin when it comes to public speaking.
  • The virgin was honored in the religious ceremony.
  • She lived as a virgin, devoted to her spiritual path.
  • The virgin produced offspring without a mate.

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  1. French:vierge, intact, ...
  2. German:Jungfrau, unberührt, ...
  3. Italian:vergine, intatto, ...
  4. Spanish:virgen, puro, ...
  5. Portuguese:virgem, intocado, ...
  6. Chinese:童贞, 未使用的, ...
  7. Japanese:処女, 未使用の, ...
  8. Arabic:عَذْرَاء, بكر, ...
  9. Hebrew:בְּתוּלָה, בְּתוּלִי, ...
  10. Russian:девственница, целинный, ...
  11. Ukrainian:незаймана, незайманий, ...
  12. Hindi:कुँवारा, अछूता, ...

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