consecrated virgin

noun

A woman consecrated by the Catholic church to a life of perpetual virginity as an exclusive spouse of Christ, as a member of the order of virgins.

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Meanings

nounconsecrated virgin (plural consecrated virgins)

plural consecrated virgins

  1. ChristianityA woman consecrated by the Catholic church to a life of perpetual virginity as an exclusive spouse of Christ, as a member of the order of virgins.
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Chicago

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