Definition of chastity Chastity

/ʧæˈstʌti/ - [chastutee] - chas•ti•ty

We found 9 definitions of chastity from 5 different sources.

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What does chastity mean?

WordNet

WordNet by Princeton University

Noun

Plural: chastities

chastity - abstaining from sexual relations (as because of religious vows)
  celibacy, sexual abstention
  abstinence act or practice of refraining from indulging an appetite
  religious belief, religion, faith a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny; "he lost his faith but not his morality"
chastity - morality with respect to sexual relations
  virtue, sexual morality
  morality concern with the distinction between good and evil or right and wrong; right or good conduct
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Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

  • chastity (n.)
    The state of being chaste; purity of body; freedom from unlawful sexual intercourse.
  • chastity (n.)
    Moral purity.
  • chastity (n.)
    The unmarried life; celibacy.
  • chastity (n.)
    Chasteness.

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  • Chastity or celibacy is choosing not to be involved in any sexual activities.

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