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Meaning of abstinence only | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

A form of sex education that advocates only abstinence as a means to avoid pregnancy and sexually transmitted diseases.

uncountable

Examples

“Programs have been developed that either advocate abstinence only […] or abstinence-plus […].”
“Arkansas, Florida, Indiana, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas specify the teaching of abstinence only until marriage.”
“Not only was the federal government encouraging abstinence only; […].”
“[…] directly to organizations that teach abstinence only without going through the states.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

abstinence ring abstinence syndrome abstinence theory abstinency abstinent abstinently

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