Meaning & use
celibacy
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the state of voluntarily not marrying or engaging in sexual activity, often for religious reasons
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Catholic priests take a vow of celibacy upon ordination.
He chose a period of celibacy while he focused on his studies.
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Most closely associated with religious vows, though it can describe any personal choice to abstain, for whatever reason.
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