CELIBATE


Meaning of CELIBATE in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ selɪbət ]

( celibates)

1.

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

The Pope bluntly told the world’s priests yesterday to stay celibate.

ADJ

A celibate is someone who is celibate.

N-COUNT

2.

Someone who is celibate does not have sex during a particular period of their life.

I was celibate for two years.

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