celibate in Greek
celibate in Greek is άγαμος — celibate means not married, or abstaining from sexual activity.
celibate in Greek
άγαμος
Pronounced: agamos
(chiefly religious) Not married. [from 1827]
άγαμος
Pronounced: agamos
One who is not married, especially one who has taken a religious vow not to get married, usually because of being a member of a religious community. [from 1869]
What does "celibate" mean?
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adj Not married, or abstaining from sexual activity.
"He has remained celibate since taking his vows."
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noun A person who abstains from marriage or sex, especially for religious reasons.
"The monastery was home to a small community of celibates."
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celibate in a sentence
- He has remained celibate since taking his vows.
- She decided to stay celibate while focusing on her career.
- The monastery was home to a small community of celibates.
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What is "celibate" in Greek?
"celibate" in Greek is άγαμος. celibate means: Not married, or abstaining from sexual activity.
How do you pronounce άγαμος?
"celibate" in Greek is άγαμος, pronounced "agamos".
How do you use "celibate" in a sentence?
Example: "He has remained celibate since taking his vows." In Greek, "celibate" is άγαμος.
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