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
- 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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