celibate

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