chastity
nounfeminineformal/kɐʃtiˈðaðɨ/low
cas·ti·da·de
Definition
The state or practice of refraining from extramarital, or especially from all, sexual intercourse.
Monastic vows included that of chastity.
Chastity was a highly valued virtue in certain ancient cultures.
Common collocations
vow of chastitychastity beltvirtue of chastity
Etymology
Do latim castitāte.