celibate
🇺🇸
/ˈselɪbət/
🇬🇧
/ˈselɪbət/
adjective
R
Choosing not to get married or have a sexual relationship, often for religious reasons.
Some religious leaders live a celibate life.
R
Choosing not to have a sexual relationship.
After her breakup, she decided to be celibate for a while.
noun
R
A person who has chosen not to marry or have a sexual relationship.
Some people choose to live a life of celibacy.
translation
Choosing not to get married or have a sexual relationship, often for religious reasons.; Choosing not to have a sexual relationship.
A person who has chosen not to marry or have a sexual relationship.
Word Forms
Plural
celibates