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The correct spelling is celibate.
How to pronounce celibate
/ˈsɛləbət/
nounIPA: /ˈsɛləbət/
Say it like: Sel-iba-te
The correct spelling is celibate. One who is not married, especially one who has taken a religious vow not to get married, usually because of being a member of a religious community. For example: "Members of religious communities sometimes take vows to remain celibate."
Usage Examples
“Members of religious communities sometimes take vows to remain celibate.”
Meanings
noun
- 1.One who is not married, especially one who has taken a religious vow not to get married, usually because of being a member of a religious community.
- 2.A celibate state; celibacy.
verb
- 1.To practice celibacy
adjective
- 1.Not married.
- 2.(by extension) Abstaining from sexual relations and pleasures.
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