fornication /ˌfɔɹnɪˈkeɪʃən/ noun2 •(disapproving) Sexual intercourse by people who are not married to each other, or which is considered illicit in another way.FRIAR BARNARDINE. Thou hast committed— BARABAS. Fornication: but that was in another country; And besides, the wench is dead. — 1589 •(informal) Sexual intercourse in general; sex. formsfornications