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Definition celibacy in American English

celibacy noun

[uncountable] noun
/ˈselɪbəsi/
1

a state of not having sex for a period of time, or never having sex

Example

Their priests take a vow of celibacy (=promise to not have sex).

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Definition celibacy in American English