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virgin

[ˈvərdʒɪn]

virgin Definition

  • 1a person who has never had sexual intercourse
  • 2inexperienced in a particular activity or sphere

Using virgin: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "virgin" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    She was still a virgin when she got married.

  • Example

    The company is a virgin in the field of biotechnology.

  • Example

    He is a virgin when it comes to driving a car.

virgin Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for virgin

Antonyms for virgin

Phrases with virgin

  • an area that has not been explored or exploited

    Example

    The company is looking to expand into virgin territory.

  • a forest that has never been cut down or otherwise disturbed by humans

    Example

    The national park is home to a large area of virgin forest.

  • wool that has never been used or processed before

    Example

    The sweater is made from virgin wool.

Origins of virgin

from Old French 'virgine', from Latin 'virgo', meaning 'maiden'

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Summary: virgin in Brief

The term 'virgin' [ˈvərdʒɪn] refers to a person who has never had sexual intercourse, or someone who is inexperienced in a particular activity or sphere. It can be used as a noun or an adjective, and has synonyms like 'chaste' and 'pure.' The phrase 'virgin territory' refers to an unexplored area, while 'virgin wool' is wool that has never been used or processed before.

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