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Synonyms for celibacy


Grammar : Noun
Spell : sel-uh-buh-see
Phonetic Transcription : ˈsɛl ə bə si



Définition of celibacy

Origin :
  • 1660s, formed in English, with -cy + Latin caelibatus "state of being unmarried," from caelebs "unmarried," probably from PIE root *kaiwelo- "alone" + lib(h)s- "living."
  • noun abstinence from sexual activity
Example sentences :
  • Such are the ideas which have given rise to the obligation of celibacy for priests.
  • Extract from : « The Sexual Question » by August Forel
  • What are their vows of celibacy but conspiracies against us poor women?
  • Extract from : « The Eternal City » by Hall Caine
  • Although it sounds paradoxical, yet there is a celibacy that is distinctly erotic.
  • Extract from : « Sex=The Unknown Quantity » by Ali Nomad
  • The celibacy of the clergy should, in like manner, be forthwith granted.
  • Extract from : « The Rise of the Hugenots, Vol. 1 (of 2) » by Henry Martyn Baird
  • It appears that many are opposed to celibacy of the clergy and auricular confession.
  • Extract from : « The Philippine Islands » by John Foreman
  • He still believed, for practical reasons, in the celibacy of the clergy.
  • Extract from : « History of the Moravian Church » by J. E. Hutton
  • The monks were bound to celibacy—that is to say, they were not allowed to marry.
  • Extract from : « Short Studies on Great Subjects » by James Anthony Froude
  • The person whom he married had been a nun, and as such had taken a vow of celibacy also.
  • Extract from : « Short Studies on Great Subjects » by James Anthony Froude
  • He himself, a monk and a priest, had taken a vow of celibacy.
  • Extract from : « Short Studies on Great Subjects » by James Anthony Froude
  • But in the tension of the moment many were not satisfied with mere vows of celibacy.
  • Extract from : « Greener Than You Think » by Ward Moore

Antonyms for celibacy

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