celibacy
0 antonyms and opposites of celibacy, grouped by meaning.
Noun — The state of not marrying, often for religious reasons.
How to use celibacy
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Etymology
From Latin caelibatus, "the single state," from caelebs, "unmarried."
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What does “celibacy” mean?
The word “celibacy” means the state of not marrying, often for religious reasons. In plain terms, choosing not to marry or not to have sex, often as a deliberate, sometimes religious, commitment.
How do you pronounce “celibacy”?
“Celibacy” is pronounced SEH-luh-buh-see (/ˈsɛləbəsi/ in IPA).
How do you use “celibacy” in a sentence?
Here is “celibacy” used in a sentence: “Catholic priests take a vow of celibacy.”
What is another word for “celibacy”?
Words with a similar meaning to “celibacy” include sexlessness.
What part of speech is “celibacy”?
“Celibacy” is a noun.
Where does the word “celibacy” come from?
The word “celibacy” comes from Latin. From Latin caelibatus, "the single state," from caelebs, "unmarried.".
How many meanings does “celibacy” have?
“Celibacy” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the state of not marrying, often for religious reasons.