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celibacy

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  1. 1. n. The state of being unmarried; single life, esp. that of a bachelor, or of one bound by vows not to marry. Source: opted
  2. 2. n. an unmarried status Source: wordnet
  3. 3. n. abstaining from sexual relations (as because of religious vows) Source: wordnet
  4. 4. The state of being unmarried; single life, esp. that of a bachelor, or of one bound by vows not to marry. "The celibacy of the clergy." Hallom. Source: webster
  5. 5. The state of being unmarried; single life, esp. that of abachelor, or of one bound by vows not to marry. "The celibacy of theclergy." Hallom. Source: adambom
  6. 6. n:100 n. an unmarried status Source: ecdict

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