Junggesellin — meaning in English
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English meaning
- bachelorette noun An unmarried woman, especially one celebrated before her wedding.
- celibate adj Not married, or abstaining from sexual activity.
- spinster noun An older, unmarried woman, especially one past the age when marriage was traditionally expected.
Senses
Junggesellin is used for these senses in English:
- bachelorette (North America) An unmarried woman.
- celibate One who is not married, especially one who has taken a religious vow not to get married, usually because of being a member of a religious community. [from 1869]
- spinster (sometimes, derogatory) A woman who has never been married, especially one past the typical marrying age according to social traditions.
bachelorette — full definition
- noun An unmarried woman, especially one celebrated before her wedding.
- noun A small studio apartment with no separate bedroom.
celibate — full definition
- adj Not married, or abstaining from sexual activity.
- noun A person who abstains from marriage or sex, especially for religious reasons.