🇫🇷French Source WordCode: FR

orgie

Pronunciation / Transliteration: or-zhie

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Orgy/ˈɔːr.dʒi/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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🇫🇷 Example Sentence in French:

"Le groupe a organisé une orgie pour célébrer leur liberté retrouvée."

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A wild party characterized by excessive indulgence in sexual activity.

    "The group organized an orgy to celebrate their newfound freedom."
  2. 2

    A gathering involving uninhibited sexual behavior among multiple participants.

    "The novel depicted an orgy that challenged societal norms."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The word 'orgy' originates from the Greek word 'orgia', which referred to secret rites and ceremonies, particularly those associated with the worship of Dionysus. Over time, the term evolved in Latin and Middle English to denote a wild party or gathering characterized by excessive indulgence, particularly in sexual activities.

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