virgin
adjective/ˈvɜrdʒɪn/
Frequency rank: #2,636 most common English word
Meaning
not yet touched, used, or explored; in a pure or original state.
Example sentence
The explorers set out to map virgin territory that no human had ever entered before.
Synonyms & related words
- untouched
- unexplored
- pristine
- unspoiled
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