Another word for celibate

celibate Synonyms

celibate

modif.

continent, virginal, unmarried, abstinent; see chaste 3, single 3.

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There is a trend among religious teenages to sign a pledge to remain celibate until they marry.
Catholic priests are required to be celibate as part of their vows.
The monks were committed to a celibate lifestyle, filled with meditation and prayer.
The parochial clergy are celibate in so far as they must be married when appointed, but if left widowers may not marry again.
They came accompanied by a band of Roman maidens vowed to live a celibate life in a nunnery in Palestine.

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