Words Like CELIBACY

We have put together a list of words that are similar to CELIBACY.

4 Alternative Words Similar to celibacy

1 Chastity Noun      Synonym Words Like Chastity
2 Abstinence Noun      Synonym Words Like Abstinence
3 Condition Noun      Synonym Words Like Condition
4 Status Noun      Synonym Words Like Status

8 definitions of celibacy

1 The state of being unmarried; single life, esp. that of a bachelor, or of one bound by vows not to marry.
2 an unmarried status
3 abstaining from sexual relations (as because of religious vows)
4 Abstinence from sexual intercourse, especially by reason of religious vows.
5 The condition of being unmarried.
6 The state of being celibate or unmarried; a single life; voluntary abstention from marriage: as, the celibacy of the clergy.
7 Abstaining from marriage; the state of being unmarried.
8 Abstaining from sexual relations.
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