celibate
adjectiveUK /ˈselɪbət/
US /ˈselɪbət/
Not married and not having a romantic partner.
The monk chose to live a celibate life.
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2. Choosing not to have sexual relationships, often for religious reasons.
Priests in that church are expected to remain celibate.
3. A person who has promised not to marry or have sexual relationships.
He lived as a celibate for many years.
4. Refraining from something, such as drinking alcohol.
She was celibate from alcohol during the challenge.