celibacy

• Nom désignant l'état de célibat ou la pratique de s'abstenir de relations sexuelles, souvent par vœu religieux ou par choix personnel.

A noun referring to the state of being unmarried or the practice of abstaining from sexual relations, often due to religious vows or personal choice.

indénombrable

1. Unmarried statusB2formal

   The state of being unmarried, often by choice or due to social or religious reasons.

   Célibat

   • He chose a life of celibacy to focus on his career.
   • In some cultures, celibacy is expected before marriage.
   • Her decision to remain in celibacy was respected by her family.

   Synonymesbachelorhoodsinglenessspinsterhood

   Antonymesmarriagematrimonynuptialsspousalwedlock

2. Abstinence from sexual relationsB2formal

   The practice of refraining from sexual activity, often for religious, spiritual, or personal reasons.

   célibat

   • Monks and nuns take vows of celibacy as part of their religious commitment.
   • Celibacy is a common practice among certain spiritual traditions.
   • He observed celibacy during his period of meditation and reflection.

   Synonymesabstinencechastitycontinencepurityvirginity

   Antonymesdebaucheryfornicationlecherylicentiousnesspromiscuity