fornication
word
Definition
Sexual intercourse between people who are not married to each other, usually considered immoral or sinful in some cultures or religions.
Usage & Nuances
Very formal and old-fashioned; mainly seen in religious, moral, or legal contexts. Rare in everyday speech. Related terms: 'adultery' (when married person is involved), 'premarital sex.' Used judgmentally in traditional or strict contexts.
Spanish: fornicaciónPortuguese (BR): fornicaçãoPortuguese (PT): fornicaçãoChinese (Simplified): 通奸 - 私通Chinese (Traditional): 通姦 - 私通Hindi: व्यभिचारArabic: زناBengali: ব্যভিচার - বিবাহবহির্ভূত যৌনসম্পর্কRussian: блуд - внебрачная связьJapanese: 姦通 - 婚外交渉Vietnamese: gian dâm - quan hệ tình dục ngoài hôn nhânKorean: 간음 - 혼외 성관계Turkish: zina - evlilik dışı cinsel ilişkiUrdu: زنا - غیر شادی شدہ جنسی تعلقIndonesian: zina - hubungan seks di luar nikah
Example Sentences
Many religions consider fornication to be a sin.
basic
The old law punished fornication harshly.
basic
He was accused of fornication by the community.
basic
Teachers rarely use the word fornication in class today.
natural
Some old books use fornication instead of 'sex outside marriage'.
natural
When the speaker mentioned fornication, everyone looked uncomfortable.
natural