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celibate

UK
/ˈsɛl.ɪ.bət/
US
/ˈsɛl.ɪ.bɪt/
celibatenoun
celibates
pl
UK
/ˈsɛl.ɪ.bət/
US
/ˈsɛl.ə.bət/
Translations
Additional translations
безбрачие
Definitions
A person who abstains from marriage and sexual relations, typically for religious reasons.
The monk was a celibate, dedicating his life to spiritual pursuits.
Synonyms
virgin
bachelor
unmarried
single
abstainer
celibateadjective
more celibate
Comp.
most celibate
Super.
UK
/ˈsɛl.ɪ.bət/
US
/ˈsɛl.ɪ.bɪt/
Translations
He chose to live a celibate life.
Он выбрал целомудренную жизнь.
Definitions
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.
Synonyms
virgin
single
abstinent
unmarried
chaste
Antonyms
sexually active
promiscuous
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