celibate

UK
/ˈsɛl.ɪ.bət/
US
/ˈsɛl.ɪ.bɪt/

Übersetzungen

celibatesubstantiv
celibates
Pl.
UK
/ˈsɛl.ɪ.bət/
US
/ˈsɛl.ə.bət/
Zusätzliche Übersetzungen
celibateadjektiv
more celibate
Komp.
most celibate
Super.
UK
/ˈsɛl.ɪ.bət/
US
/ˈsɛl.ɪ.bɪt/
He chose to live a celibate life.
Он выбрал целомудренную жизнь.

Definitionen

celibatesubstantiv
A person who abstains from marriage and sexual relations, typically for religious reasons.
The monk was a celibate, dedicating his life to spiritual pursuits.
celibateadjektiv
Abstaining from marriage and sexual relations, typically for religious reasons.
He chose to live a celibate life as part of his spiritual commitment.
Unmarried; single (now chiefly archaic).
In the 19th century, many professionals remained celibate to focus on their careers.