chastity (B2)
noun
Pronunciation: /ˈtʃæstəti/
Definition
The state or quality of being sexually pure, especially by refraining from sexual intercourse.
Examples
The knight vowed to uphold his chastity until he was married.
Many cultures have historically valued female chastity as a sign of honor.
He struggled with the vows of chastity he had taken as a monk.
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