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noun

genitalia

jehn-ih-TAY-lee-uh

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Genitalia (noun) means the external and internal sex organs, considered together.

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The external and internal sex organs, considered together.

"The exam included a check of the external genitalia."

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In plain EnglishA clinical, formal term for the sex organs.

When to use it

Formal/clinical register — used in medical contexts rather than everyday speech.

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Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

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Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Word forms

Plural: genitalias

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Etymology

A learned borrowing from Latin (membra) genitalia, "organs of generation", first recorded in English in 1651.

Origin: Latin · First attested 1651

Class of 1651 genitalia joined the language around 1651.

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Synonyms

genitals male genitalia and Thesaurus:female genitalia danger zone down there genital organs genitors intimate parts junk nethers no-no spot pee-pee private parts

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Rhymes for genitalia

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Frequently asked questions

What is the meaning of genitalia?

"genitalia" (noun) means the external and internal sex organs, considered together.

What is another word for genitalia?

Other words for "genitalia" include genitals, male genitalia and Thesaurus:female genitalia, danger zone, down there, genital organs, genitors.

How do you use genitalia in a sentence?

Example: "The exam included a check of the external genitalia."

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