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celibacy

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cel·i·ba·cy  (sl-b-s)
n.
1. Abstinence from sexual intercourse, especially by reason of religious vows.
2. The condition of being unmarried.

celibacy
the state of being single or unmarried, especially in the case of one bound by vows not to marry. — celibate, n., adj.
See also: Catholicism
the state of being single or unmarried, especially in the case of one bound by vows not to marry. — celibate, n., adj.
See also: Marriage
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.celibacy - an unmarried status
condition, status - a state at a particular time; "a condition (or state) of disrepair"; "the current status of the arms negotiations"
2.celibacycelibacy - abstaining from sexual relations (as because of religious vows)
abstinence - act or practice of refraining from indulging an appetite
faith, religion, religious belief - a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny; "he lost his faith but not his morality"

celibacy
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Spanish celibacy [ˈsɛlɪbəsɪ] ncelibato
French celibacy [ˈsɛlɪbəsɪ] ncélibat m
German celibacy [ˈsɛlɪbəsɪ] nZölibat nt or m
Italian celibacy [ˈsɛlɪbəsɪ] ncelibato

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[*] Then there remains the most interesting subject--that, as it is, has only been touched on incidentally--of the magnificent system of military organisation in force in that country, which, in my opinion, is much superior to that inaugurated by Chaka in Zululand, inasmuch as it permits of even more rapid mobilisation, and does not necessitate the employment of the pernicious system of enforced celibacy.
Johnson's celebrated judgment as to matrimony and celibacy, and say, that though Mansfield Park might have some pains, Portsmouth could have no pleasures.
We should observe, that at the heels of Pierre Delaunay came draggling an Indian wife, whom he had picked up in his wanderings; having grown weary of celibacy among the savages.
 
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