A fornicatorA person who has sex outside marriage or a committed relationship. is a person who has sexual relations outside an accepted marriage or committedStrongly dedicated to one relationship, agreement, or cause. relationship, especially in a moral or religious sense. In modern use, the word is formal, old-fashioned, and often judgmentalShowing disapproval and making harsh opinions about others..
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Pronunciation
AI-generated pronunciation audio (OpenAI).
Accent: General American English
IPA: /ˈfɔr.nə.keɪ.tɚ/
Easy pronunciation: FOR-nuh-KAY-ter (approximate spelling).
Stress: Stress the third syllable: KAY.
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Fornicator Meaning
a person who has forbidden sex, especially outside marriage
Part of speech: noun
Definition: someone who commits adultery or fornication
Example: The novel portrays him as a fornicator who breaks every rule of the society around him.
Synonyms for this meaning:
- adulterer — Works when the meaning is specifically a person who has sex outside marriage.
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Fornicator Synonyms
Similar Meaning
- adulterer
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Common Mistakes
- People sometimes use fornicator as if it simply means 'sexually active person,' but it usually has a moral or religious judgment attached.
- It is not the same as terms for lawful sex or general romance.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does fornicator mean?
It means a person who commits fornication or adultery, usually with a moral or religious implication.
What is a simple synonym for fornicator?
Adulterer is the closest clear synonym in the supplied data, though it is narrower because it specifically refers to sex outside marriage.
Is fornicator a common modern word?
No. It is formal, old-fashioned, and often used in religious or moral contexts.
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