Sekirov Dictionary

celibate

/ˈsɛləbət/

adjective2

  1. Abstaining from sexual relations and pleasures.
  2. Not married.

noun2

  1. One who is not married, especially one who has taken a religious vow not to get married, usually because of being a member of a religious community.
  2. (no longer used) A celibate state; celibacy.

verb1

  1. (rare) To practice celibacy.
forms

celibated · celibating · celibates

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