Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

fornicator

noun
/ˈfɔːr.nɪ.keɪ.tər/
Definition
A person who engages in sexual intercourse outside of marriage.
Examples
  • He was labeled a fornicator by his peers after the affair was revealed.
  • They were criticized for their fornication, which was seen as against community values.
Meaning
The term ‘fornicator’ refers to someone who has sexual relations with another person, not bound by a marital contract.
Synonyms
  • adulterer
  • casual lover
  • promiscuous person