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celibacy::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | chastity, sexual abstention |
| Type of | abstinence |
Examples of celibacy
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He attempts to impose celibacy on the secular clergy without noticeable success.
From the en.wikipedia.org
They can be matters of doctrine when it comes to the role of women and celibacy.
From the businessweek.com
On the surface, this seems to back up Pope Paul's present position on celibacy.
From the time.com
Marries Katharina von Bora, breaking a 1,000-year tradition of priestly celibacy.
From the washingtonpost.com
Celibacy was instituted only in 1139, a millennium into the church's existence.
From the economist.com
Obviously, celibacy calls for incredible self-discipline, but that's the point.
From the blogs.psychcentral.com
Celibacy per se is not, religious may practice it without any orders conferred.
From the ideas.time.com
He opposes the Vatican's rule of priestly celibacy and advocates a married clergy.
From the nytimes.com
Parish staffing challenges alone will press for a review of the celibacy rule.
From the cnn.com
- An unmarried status
- Chastity: abstaining from sexual relations (as because of religious vows)
- (celibate) abstaining from sexual intercourse; "celibate priests"
- (celibate) an unmarried person who has taken a religious vow of chastity
- Celibacy is defined as the lifestyle of someone who is voluntarily abstaining from all sexual activities, remaining without any sexual or romantic partner, and unmarried, all of his or her life. ...
- (Celibate) A person who voluntarily abstains from sexual relations.
- (Celibate) Abstaining from sex/marriage. God may call some people to such a life (1 Co 7: 20, 32) so that they may be able to spend most of their time, energy and resources for the kingdom of God. ...
- (Celibate) Describes an individual who abstains from sex, possibly for religious or spiritual purposes.
- (Celibate) In many Christian sects the priest or bishop is not allowed to be married or have sex.
