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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

Word origin

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.