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celibacy

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun celibacy has 2 senses
  1. celibacy - an unmarried status
    --1 is a kind of
    condition, status
  2. chastity, celibacy, sexual abstention - abstaining from sexual relations (as because of religious vows)
    --2 is a kind of abstinence

Definitions from the Web

Celibacy

Noun: The state or condition of being unmarried, typically by choice. It often refers to abstaining from sexual relations.

Example sentences:

  1. Many priests and nuns practice celibacy throughout their lives.
  2. Monks adhere to a strict code of celibacy.
  3. Celibacy is a personal choice for some individuals.

Adjective: Pertaining to or characteristic of celibates.

Example sentences:

  1. The celibacy vow requires individuals to refrain from intimate relationships.
  2. Hercelibacy lifestyle allowed her to focus on her career.
  3. The monastery enforces celibacy among its residents.

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