I. ˈseləbə̇t noun
( -s )
Etymology: Latin caelibatus, from caelib-, caelebs unmarried + -atus -ate; akin to Sanskrit kevala alone and to Gothic liban to live — more at live
1. : celibacy
the celibate of priests
2.
[ celibate (II) ]
: one who lives a single life (as a bachelor)
II. adjective
Etymology: Latin caelib-, caelebs + English -ate
: of or relating to celibacy