Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
celibate
adjective
/ˈsɛlɪbɪt/
Definition
A person who abstains from marriage and sexual relations, often for religious reasons.
Examples
- After taking a vow of celibacy, he dedicated his life to serving others.
- Many religious orders require their members to be celibate.
- She chose to remain celibate for personal reasons.
Meaning
Celibate refers to someone who chooses not to engage in sexual activity and may choose to remain unmarried.
Synonyms
- chaste
- abstinent
- unmarried
- single
