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Meaning of
celibate
in English
celibate
us
/səˈlaɪbət/
uk
/səˈlaɪbəteɪ/
#moderate
Plural
celibates
Definitions
Adjective
unmarried
;
often
for
religious
reasons
The
priest
chose
to
remain
celibate
for
his
entire
life
.
abstaining
from
sexual
relations
;
self-imposed
Many
monks
take
a
vow
to
be
celibate
and
devote
themselves
to
their
faith
.
Noun
one
who
vows
to
abstain
from
marriage
;
religious
context
The
nun
lived
a
life
of
solitude
as
a
celibate
,
dedicating
herself
to
prayer
and
service
.
