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noun
- 1. the state or practice of refraining from extramarital, or especially from all, sexual intercourse: "vows of chastity"
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The meaning of CHASTITY is the quality or state of being chaste. How to use chastity in a sentence.
CHASTITY definition: 1. the state of not having sexual relationships or never having had sex: 2. the state of not…. Learn more.
Chastity, also known as purity, is a virtue related to temperance. [1] Someone who is chaste refrains either from sexual activity that is considered immoral or from any sexual activity, [2] according to their state of life. In some contexts, for example when making a vow of chastity, chastity means celibacy.
Chastity most commonly refers to the quality or virtue of refraining from sexual activity that’s considered immoral, especially according to the teachings of a certain religion. It sometimes means about the same thing as celibacy —refraining from all sexual activity.
Definition of chastity noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
chastity. (tʃæstɪti ) uncountable noun. Chastity is the state of not having sex with anyone, or of only having sex with your husband or wife. [old-fashioned] He took a vow of chastity and celibacy. Synonyms: purity, virtue, innocence, modesty More Synonyms of chastity. Collins COBUILD Advanced Learner’s Dictionary.
Someone who practices chastity deliberately refrains from having sex, usually for religious reasons. Many religions emphasize the importance of chastity before marriage.
