Virgin

usgb/ˈvɜːrdʒɪn/
noun

A person who has never had sexual intercourse.

She was still a virgin when she got married.
Visual representation of "virgin" - A person who has never had sexual intercourse.

Often appears as...

  • virgin experience
  • still a virgin
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Cultural Sensitivity

The term can be sensitive or private; use with care in personal contexts.

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It's not polite to ask someone if they're a virgin without a close relationship.
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Not Interchangeable

'Maiden' is old-fashioned and less common than 'virgin' in modern English.

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While 'maiden' can be poetic or historical, 'virgin' is more widely understood today.
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Gender Neutral

The term is used for people of all genders, not just women.

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He's a virgin, and he's not ashamed to talk about it.
Visual representation of the word "Virgin"

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