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celibacy

/ˈsɛlɪbəsi/ noun · British & US
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What does celibacy mean?

noun

The state of being unmarried or having no sexual relations. The renunciation of marriage and sex.

Example

"The priest's vow of celibacy was a lifelong commitment."

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