celibate

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /ˈsɛləbət/

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Noun

Singular celibate

Plural celibates

1. (countable) A celibate is a person who is not married due to religious reasons.

Adjective

Positive celibate

Comparative none

Superlative none

1. If a person remains celibate, they will not get married.