Fornicator

usgb/ˈfɔːrnɪkeɪtər/
noun

A person who has sex with someone who they are not married to.

The church teaches that fornicators will be punished.
Visual representation of "fornicator" - A person who has sex with someone who they are not married to

Often appears as...

  • commit fornication
  • judged as fornicators

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Formal, Disapproving

Religious

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Religious Connotations

The term 'fornicator' often appears in religious texts, where it may imply moral judgment.

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In many scriptures, fornicators are warned of divine consequences.
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Negative Judgment

'Fornicator' is usually seen as negative and can insult someone implying immoral behavior.

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He faced social ostracism after being branded a fornicator.
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Outdated Usage

The term is considered old-fashioned; modern language favors terms like 'sexual partner' or 'lover'.

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Did you know that 'fornicator' is a term rarely used by the younger generation?
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