celibate
Pronunciation:
/ˈsɛləbət/noun
Definitions
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.
A celibate state; celibacy.
verb
Definitions
To practice celibacy
adjective
Definitions
Not married.
(by extension) Abstaining from sexual relations and pleasures.
Example: Members of religious communities sometimes take vows to remain celibate.