celibacy
🇺🇸
/ˈselɪbəsi/
🇬🇧
/ˈselɪbəsi/
noun
R
Choosing not to get married or have a romantic relationship, especially for religious reasons.
He took a vow of celibacy when he joined the monastery.
R
Choosing not to have sex for a certain period of time.
She decided to try celibacy for a while to focus on her career.
translation
Choosing not to get married or have a romantic relationship, especially for religious reasons.; Choosing not to have sex for a certain period of time.
Word Forms
Plural
celibacies