Celibacy (noun)

The state of being unmarried and abstaining from sexual intercourse, especially for religious reasons.

Origin:

Derived from latin 'caelibatus' meaning 'unmarried state'.

Examples:

  1. The priest took a vow of celibacy.
  2. The ancient order of monks practiced celibacy as a means of spiritual devotion.
  3. The nun embraced celibacy as a way to serve God.
  4. Some people choose celibacy as a form of self-discipline or personal growth.
  5. The celibacy requirement for the position was controversial and led to debates.
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