Celibate: meaning, definitions and examples
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celibate
[ ˈsɛlɪbət ]
unmarried
Abstaining from marriage and sexual relations, typically for religious reasons.
Synonyms
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.
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.