born-again virgin
The term "born-again virgin" is often used in religious and social contexts to describe someone who chooses to abstain from sexual activity after previously being sexually active.
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Definition
B2General
(informal, personal)Someone who has been sexually active in the past but decides to abstain from sex, often for personal, moral, or religious reasons.
Example
- After her last relationship ended, she decided to become a born-again virgin.
B2Religious
(Christianity, spiritual)An individual who, after engaging in sexual activity, commits to abstinence and seeks to regain a sense of purity, often in preparation for marriage.
Example
- In her faith, becoming a born-again virgin was a way to restore her spiritual purity.
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