noun
the state or practice of refraining from extramarital, or especially from all, sexual intercourse
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The concept of chastity is often associated with abstinence from sexual activity.
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She takes her chastity very seriously and is saving herself for marriage.
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Some people think that chastity is old-fashioned and unnecessary.
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In literature, the white dove is often used as a symbol of purity and chastity.