Meaning Of The Word Celibate

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What's The Definition Of Celibate?

celibate
adjective: Someone who is celibate does not marry or have sex, because of their religious beliefs.

celibate in American English
an unmarried person, esp. one under a vow to remain unmarried
of or in a state of celibacy
adjective: observing or pertaining to sexual abstention or a religious vow not to marry
noun: a person who abstains from sexual relations

celibate in British English
adjective: unmarried, esp by vow
noun: a person who is unmarried, esp one who has taken a religious vow of chastity

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