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целибат — meaning in English

tselibat

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English meaning

celibacy noun The state of not marrying, often for religious reasons.

Senses

целибат is used for these senses in English:

celibacy Abstaining from marriage; the state of being unmarried.
celibacy (by extension) Abstinence from sexual relations.

celibacy — full definition

noun The state of not marrying, often for religious reasons.
noun Abstaining from sexual activity.

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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 Russian words

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