Fornicate

usgb/ˈfɔːrnɪkeɪt/
verb

To have sexual intercourse without being married.

In many religions, it is forbidden to fornicate.
Visual representation of "fornicate" - To have sexual intercourse without being married.

Often appears as...

  • fornicate outside marriage
  • fornicate with someone

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Formal, Disapproving

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Cultural Sensitivity

Remember 'fornicate' can be offensive or sensitive in cultures valuing marital intimacy.

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He was cautious not to use the word 'fornicate' among his conservative relatives.
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Religious Contexts

The term is often related to religious teachings about premarital intimacy.

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The priest preached about the sin of fornication.
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Legal Usage

Historically used in laws or regulations concerning moral behavior.

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Old laws would penalize individuals who were found guilty of fornicating.
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