celibacy

noun
UK: /ˈselɪbəsi/
US: /ˈselɪbəsi/

  1. The state of abstaining from marriage and sexual relations, typically for religious reasons.

    1. His celibacy was a personal choice for his spiritual path.
    2. The priest vowed celibacy as part of his commitment to the church and its teachings.

  2. The state of not having sexual relations.

    1. She practiced celibacy before marriage as part of her beliefs.
    2. After his divorce, he chose a period of celibacy to focus on himself and his well-being.

Synonyms

abstinence chastity virginity continence
celibacy adjective

  1. Relating to or characterized by celibacy.

    1. The monk led a celibacy life.
    2. The celibacy vows taken by the nuns show their dedication to their religion.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "celibacy" in English means: The state of abstaining from marriage and sexual relations, typically for religious reasons., The state of not having sexual relations..

The phonetic transcription of "celibacy" is /ˈselɪbəsi/ in British English and /ˈselɪbəsi/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "celibacy": abstinence, chastity, virginity, continence.

Example usage of "celibacy": "His celibacy was a personal choice for his spiritual path.". More examples on the page.