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Celibate: meaning, definitions and examples

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celibate

 

[ ˈsɛlɪbət ]

Adjective / Noun
Context #1 | Adjective

unmarried

Abstaining from marriage and sexual relations, typically for religious reasons.

Synonyms

abstinent, chaste, unmarried

Examples of usage

  • He took a vow of celibacy and devoted his life to the church.
  • Monks and nuns are often expected to live a celibate life.
Context #2 | Noun

religious

A person who abstains from marriage and sexual relations.

Synonyms

abstainer, monk, nun

Examples of usage

  • He lived as a celibate after joining the priesthood.
  • The celibates in the monastery led a life of devotion.

Translations

Translations of the word "celibate" in other languages:

🇵🇹 celibatário

🇮🇳 ब्रह्मचारी

🇩🇪 zölibatär

🇮🇩 selibat

🇺🇦 целібат

🇵🇱 celibat

🇯🇵 独身

🇫🇷 célibataire

🇪🇸 célibe

🇹🇷 bekar

🇰🇷 독신

🇸🇦 عازب

🇨🇿 celibát

🇸🇰 celibát

🇨🇳 独身

🇸🇮 celibat

🇮🇸 einlífur

🇰🇿 бойдақ

🇬🇪 არაქორწინებული

🇦🇿 subay

🇲🇽 célibe

Etymology

The word 'celibate' originated from the Latin word 'caelibatus', which means 'unmarried'. The concept of celibacy has been practiced in various religions and cultures throughout history, often as a form of devotion or dedication to a higher purpose. In modern times, celibacy is still observed by individuals for religious, personal, or philosophical reasons.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #26,426, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.