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Zölibatär — meaning in English

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English meaning

celibate adj Not married, or abstaining from sexual activity.

Senses

Zölibatär is used for these senses in English:

celibate (chiefly religious) Not married. [from 1827]
celibate 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]

celibate — full definition

adj Not married, or abstaining from sexual activity.
noun A person who abstains from marriage or sex, especially for religious reasons.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Related German words

unverheiratet ehelos keusch sexuell enthaltsam Junggeselle Junggesellin Unverheiratete Unverheirateter Zölibatärin