Sexual Union (Noun)
Meaning
The act of pairing a male and female for reproductive purposes; "the casual couplings of adolescents"; "the mating of some species occurs only in the spring".
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The biologist studied the sexual union of various species to understand their reproductive habits.
- In some cultures, the sexual union between a man and woman is considered sacred and only occurs after marriage.
- The sexual union of animals can vary greatly from one species to another, with some displaying complex mating rituals.
- The artist's painting depicted the tender and intimate moment of the sexual union between two lovers.
- Historically, the sexual union of slaves was often discouraged by their owners to prevent the birth of children who would also be slaves.