fornicator

Meanings

• noun

  A person who engages in sexual intercourse, especially casually or promiscuously.

  - "John is a fornicator and has numerous sexual partners."
  - "The preacher warned the congregation about the dangers of fornication."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with fornicator
donator , contorter , innocentator

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Homophones

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1. fornicator (en) : A person who commits fornication.
   

2. ornitorhynchus (en) : An extinct reptile, having the bill and feet of a duck and the body of a crocodile.
   

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Variants

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fornicate , fornicated , fornicates , fornicating , fornicator , fornicators

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Forms

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fornicators, fornicated, fornicating

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'fornicare,' meaning 'to commit adultery,' from 'fornix,' meaning 'temple,' presumably because of the association of sexual acts with temples in ancient Rome.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'fornication' first appeared in English in the 14th century.

2. In some Christian denominations, fornication is considered a sin equal to murder.

3. In ancient Rome, temples were often used as brothels, leading to the association of sexual acts with temples and the word 'fornication'.

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Related Concepts

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1. adultery: Sexual intercourse between a married person and someone other than their spouse.

2. promiscuity: Engaging in multiple sexual relationships without commitment or emotional attachment.

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Culture

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Fornication has been a topic of moral and ethical debate throughout history. In many religious and cultural contexts, it is considered a sin or immoral behavior. In literature, fornication is a common theme in works such as 'Fahrenheit 451' by Ray Bradbury and 'Lolita' by Vladimir Nabokov. In art, depictions of fornication can be found in various forms, from the ancient Greek sculpture 'The Night,' to modern paintings and photographs.

How to Memorize "fornicator"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person engaging in sexual intercourse outside of a committed relationship.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the idea of casual sexual encounters.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the first letter of each word in 'Fornicator: Freaky, Naughty, Orgy-goer, Notorious, Carnal, Intense, Risk-taker'.

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