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Plural
celibates
1
a person who has taken a religious vow to abstain from sexual relations, often as part of a spiritual or monastic commitment
- The monk lived as a celibate, devoted entirely to prayer and service.
- She chose to become a celibate after joining the religious order.
- As a celibate, he renounced marriage and worldly pleasures.
- The convent housed dozens of celibates who had taken vows of chastity.
- The priest remained a celibate, honoring his sacred commitment.