Definition of Celibate
Celibate
Ce·li·bate


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(adjective)
Abstaining from marriage and sexual relations, often for religious or philosophical reasons.

e.g. The monk took a vow to remain celibate for the rest of his life.

(noun)
a person who refraining or abstains from marriage and sexual or intimate relations;

e.g. He lives as a celibate because he does not believe in love or intimacy.



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